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Air Fryer Chicken Recipes : Featuring Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

Learn how to make air fryer chicken breast that is juicy, tender, and packed full of flavor! This chicken breast in the air fryer will change the way you make dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
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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.
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, then rub on both sides of the chicken.
  • Place the breasts in a single layer in the basket and cook at 390F/189C for 9 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Notes

  • Adjust the chicken seasonings however you'd like, and get creative to make other varieties. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 Information

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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