Description
Succulent Air Fryer Chicken Breast delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal kitchen effort. Home chefs can quickly prepare this juicy, golden protein using simple seasonings and a quick air fryer technique.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) chili powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Allow chicken breasts to rest at ambient temperature for 15-20 minutes, promoting even cooking and tenderness.
- Create a dynamic seasoning blend by whisking together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Delicately massage olive oil across the entire surface of each chicken breast, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the oiled chicken, thoroughly pressing the seasonings into the meat’s exterior for maximum flavor absorption.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 375°F, allowing the appliance to fully preheat and create an optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully position the seasoned chicken breasts within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece to facilitate consistent heat circulation.
- Initiate the initial cooking phase by air frying for 8 minutes, then carefully rotate the chicken to ensure comprehensive and balanced browning.
- Continue cooking based on the chicken’s weight: smaller cuts require 4-5 additional minutes, medium portions need 6-7 minutes, and larger pieces demand 8-10 minutes.
- Utilize an instant-read thermometer to verify the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 160°F at its thickest point.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, during which the internal temperature will naturally ascend to the recommended 165°F, ensuring juicy and perfectly cooked meat.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are at room temperature to promote even cooking and prevent dry, tough meat.
- Experiment with different herb and spice blends to customize the flavor profile according to your taste preferences.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices adhere better and create a more crispy exterior.
- For a leaner option, use a low-calorie cooking spray instead of olive oil and choose skinless chicken breasts.
- Check chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg