Description
Achieve golden, juicy chicken with zero deep-frying. This air-fried dish uses simple spices and olive oil for restaurant-style crunch in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Step: Mix oil and spices in a bowl until fragrant.
- Step: Toss chicken in the mixture until fully coated.
- Step: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Step: Place chicken in basket and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- Step: Flip halfway through for even crispiness.
- Step: Check internal temperature is 165°F before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a higher smoke point. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness every time. Don’t overcrowd the basket to ensure air circulation. Try buffalo sauce flavor for a spicy kick. Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist. Make breaded with panko for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Trending recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg