Weeknight Air Fryer Chicken

Simply seasoned air-fryer chicken breasts

Simply seasoned chicken breasts air-fried to juicy perfection with a lightly crisp exterior. A reliable weeknight staple ready in under 25 minutes.

Equipment Needed

• Air fryer
• Small bowl
• Meat thermometer

Weeknight Air Fryer Chicken

Simply seasoned chicken breasts air-fried to juicy perfection with a lightly crisp exterior. A reliable weeknight staple ready in under 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 2 Servings

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or smoked paprika (optional) optional

Method

 

1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If breasts are uneven in thickness, lightly pound the thicker end to even them out.
2. Rub chicken with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using. Season both sides of the chicken evenly, pressing the rub in.
3. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
5. Transfer to a cutting board and rest 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.

How to Know It's Done

• Air fryer: 375 degrees F
• Chicken is done at an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Rest before slicing to retain juices.

Cook's Notes

• Pounding the chicken to an even thickness before cooking eliminates the dry-on-the-outside, undercooked-in-the-middle problem entirely.