Air Fried Chicken Breast

by: Air Fryer Eats Team
Updated: September 5, 2024


Our air-fried chicken breast is the tastiest, foolproof chicken that you can make! This easy recipe cooks in 18 minutes!

chicken breast sliced on a white plate with green herbs on top with a fork stuck in one piece and onion rings to the side

What makes this Chicken Breast so good?

  • The air fryer makes light work of these tasty air-fried chicken breasts! They cook in under 18 minutes. Time could vary depending on the size of the breast you are air frying!
  • This recipe is KID and adult approved! It hasn’t failed us yet! A tried and true recipe that works well in all air fryers! Be sure to “check” on your food along the way!
  • Meal Prep! Cook once and have lunch ready for a few days! We love to catch cook this recipe to eat all week long!

Tips and Tricks

  • Spice it up! We keep this seasoning simple, but you can certainly take it up a notch! Try using cumin and chili powder for a taco-style chicken breast. Or season with salt and poultry seasoning for a homestyle chicken breast in the air fryer.
  • Cooking from frozen? Cook at 360F for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until done. Keep in mind that all air fryers cook a little bit differently, so check the temperature of your meat with a thermometer to make sure that it’s done.
  • Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches a temperature of 165F. I recommend using a kitchen thermometer to test the temperature of your chicken at the end of the cook time. Add additional minutes to the cook time if needed.
chicken breast sliced on a white plate with green herbs on top and to the side.

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Air Fried Chicken Breast

This air fried chicken breast is the tastiest, foolproof chicken that you can make! This easy recipe cooks in 18 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 301kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken Breasts 6-8 ounces each
  • 2 tsp. Olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black pepper

Instructions

  • Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil.
    three chicken breasts on a white plate rubbed with oil
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, then rub on both sides of the chicken.
    raw chicken breasts with spices on a white plate
  • Place the breasts in a single layer in the basket and cook at 390F/189C for 9 minutes.
    three cooked air fryer chicken breasts in a black air fryer basket
  • Flip the breasts over and cook for another 9 minutes, until internal temperature is 165 degrees F. If cooking larger or smaller breasts, be sure to adjust cook time accordingly to avoid under- or over-cooking.
    three cooked air fryer chicken breasts in a black air fryer basket
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil, allowing it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately or use as meal prep.
    chicken breast sliced on a white plate with green herbs on top and to the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the chicken seasonings however you’d like, and get creative to make other varieties.ย 
  • You can make two or three chicken breasts with this recipe, depending on the size of the pieces and the size of your air fryer basket.ย 
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition

Serving: 6oz. | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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