Description
Juicy air fryer chicken breasts made with simple pantry spices like olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. This easy recipe cooks fast, stays tender, and is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (equal in size)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme (or Italian Seasoning)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Mix Spices: In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Mix everything together.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and brush the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat the air fryer at 375℉ for 5 minutes. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it reaches 165℉ internally.
- Rest and Serve: Place chicken on a cutting board or plate and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve.
Notes
Exact cooking time depends on the size of the chicken. Pounding chicken with a meat mallet helps it cook faster and more evenly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F. Let the meat rest to keep juices locked in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 715 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg