Description
A healthy and delicious recipe for juicy chicken breasts made in the air fryer, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Season: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss until each breast is evenly coated in the seasoning.
- Preheat air fryer: Turn on your air fryer and preheat it to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Air Fry: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon juice, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, or BBQ sauce to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg