Description
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken breasts cooked in the air fryer. This method ensures a tender, well-seasoned chicken with a slightly crispy exterior, ideal for a healthy and convenient meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika (or a mix of regular and smoked ground paprika)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Heat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Spread chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 0.5 to 0.75 inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season chicken: Rub olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, light brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
- Air fry: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Close the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Rest: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve immediately for best flavor and juiciness.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure proper air circulation and crispiness.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking or drying out the chicken.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
