Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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I’m sure by now we all know that the air fryer makes life just a little bit easier, so if you’re looking for a simple way to cook chicken breasts, then you can’t miss with this easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe. I happen to love chicken breasts and I cook them quite often, so being able to cook juicy, tender, and super flavorful chicken breasts in less than 20 minutes is a huge win for me! These air fryer chicken breasts are also great for meal prep. You can cook them at the beginning of the week, slice them up, then store them in meal prep containers along with your favorite sides. Because chicken breasts are so versatile, this is simply a great recipe to keep in your back pocket!

More Seasoning Ideas

If you want to switch things up, are some other ways you can season your air fryer chicken breasts:

1. Taco Seasoning
2. Cajun Seasoning
3. Lemon Pepper Seasoning
4. Creole Seasoning like Tony Chac’s
5. Chili Seasoning
6. Greek Seasoning
7. Jerk Seasoning

Serving Suggestions

T are so many options to choose from when picking a side to serve with your air fryer chicken breasts. You could make a simple side salad, mashed potatoes, homemade mac and cheese, or a side of steamed green beans. And if you have a few extra minutes you can always add a side of roasted vegetables like our roasted broccoli or our oven baked steak fries!

Recipe by Cook Good Recipes

This juicy, tender, Air Fryer Chicken Breast is super flavorful and ready in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prepping!

Servings: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes mins

Cook time: 13 minutes mins

Total time: 18 minutes mins

Ingredients

1. 2 tsp steak seasoning($0.20)
2. 1 tsp sweet paprika($0.10)
3. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika($0.05)
4. 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper($0.02)
5. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb. total)($5.25)
6. 1 Tbsp olive oil($0.12)

Instructions 

1. In a small bowl mix the steak seasoning, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and black pepper together.
2. Place both chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap or parchment paper, then use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer to gently pound the thicker side of the chicken breast until the entire breast is an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick).
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Brush the olive oil over both sides of each chicken breast.
4. Generously coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning blend. Rub the seasoning into the breasts with your hands making sure the entire chicken breast is evenly coated with spices.
5. Place both chicken breasts inside the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes. Then flip the chicken breasts and cook for 6 more minutes. After a total of 13 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check the chicken breasts and make sure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, and if not, cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
6. Promptly remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer basket and rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving Calories: 204kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 32g Fat: 7g Sodium: 172mg Fiber: 0.4g

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How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Breasts – Step by Step Photos

In a small bowl mix together 2 tsp steak seasoning, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper together. Set the seasoning mix to the side.

Place 2 chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap or parchment paper, then use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer to gently pound the thicker side of the chicken breast until the entire breast is an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick).

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Brush 1 Tbsp of olive oil over both sides of each chicken breast. Then generously coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning mix. Rub the seasoning into the breasts with your hands making sure the entire chicken breast is evenly coated with spices.

Place both chicken breasts inside the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes. Then flip the chicken breasts and cook for 6 more minutes. After a total of 13 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check the chicken breasts and make sure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, and if not, cook for 1-2 minutes longer.

Promptly remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer basket and rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy these juicy, flavorful air fryer chicken breasts with your favorite sides for dinner, in a salad or sandwich for lunch, or for an easy meal prep protein!

Recipe by Cook Good Recipes