Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Learn how to make air fryer chicken breasts that are tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. This easy dinner recipe can be ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings 2 breasts
Calories 252kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts (unpackaged and blotted dry)
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon tarragon (dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/16 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Take the chicken out of the package and pat dry with paper towels. You want the meat to be as dry as you can get it.2 medium chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, add all the herbs and spices and mix with a fork or whisk.1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder, 1/16 teaspoon black pepper
- Pick up one of the breasts and turn it over. Sprinkle the herb mixture on the underside and use your hand to rub it in. Turn the breast skin side up, sprinkle more herb mixture, and rub it in the skin and flesh. Repeat with the second breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 25 minutes. If you have the tray type of air fryer, take the trays out before you preheat. If you have the basket type, leave it in as you'll preheat it with the basket in.
- Place the chicken breasts on the tray in a single layer, without the meat touching. Once the oven beeps that it has come to temperature, you can place the tray in the lower slot. If you have the basket type, add the chicken in one layer with space between them.
- Check the internal temperature with an instant thermometer once the air fryer beeps that it's done cooking. The chicken is done when it reads between 160 - 165 F. You will let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve
- Smile
- Enjoy
Notes
Helpful tips
- The chicken I use is from Whole Foods Market and the breasts are large. Their cook time was 35 minutes.
- If your chicken breasts are normal- or medium-size, cook them for 25 minutes, and then check with a meat thermometer. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you are using small breasts, then check after 20 minutes. It all depends on the size of the chicken.
- Although I'm using a tray type of air fryer, this also works with the basket air fryer. You could flip the breasts in the middle of cooking, but I don't bother.
- You can even cook the chicken in batches for weeks of meal prep. Just pack the chicken in an airtight container and either place it in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to three months.
- You could use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you will have to check the internal temperature after 20 minutes, and you won't get the glorious crispy skin experience.
- Here are a few ideas for leftover chicken: shred it and make tacos, or chop it up and make chicken salad for sandwiches or to dress up your green salads.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg