This foolproof recipe makes flavorful and tender air fryer chicken breasts every time, seasoned with herbs and spices.
What is needed for air fryer chicken breasts recipe?
- Olive Oil
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- Kosher Salt
- Oregano – Or, try one of these substitutes for oregano.
- Paprika – Or, try one of these paprika substitutes.
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
At what temperature do you air fry chicken breasts?
- Cook at 370-degrees for the best flavor.
How to make air fryer chicken breasts
- In a small bowl combine the salt and spices with oil to create a paste. Coat boneless chicken breasts with the paste. Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook.
How long to cook chicken breasts in the air fryer
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 370-degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes cooking time, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160-degrees on an instant read thermometer. The total cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts (see below).
Size matters
- Small Breasts (5-7 oz.) – 14 minutes
- Medium Breasts (8-9 oz.) – 16 minutes
- Large Breasts (10+ oz.) – 18 minutes
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
This foolproof recipe makes flavorful and tender air fryer chicken breasts every time, seasoned with herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (***)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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In a small bowl combine the salt and spices with oil to create a paste. Coat chicken breasts with the paste.
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Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 370-degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160-degrees.
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Tent the chicken with tin foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.