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This Air Fryer chicken breast recipe is ready in 20 minutes.
Chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil, perfectly seasoned, and air-fried until juicy and flavorful.
Serve them as is or use them to add to casseroles or wraps.
You’ll Be Obsessed With Air Fryer Chicken Breast Because…
- It uses only a handful of ingredients.
- This recipe is so fast to prepare— about 20 minutes from start to finish.
- It’s versatile—use the seasonings below, your favorite chicken seasoning, or any seasoning mix.
- The results are incredibly juicy and super tender every single time.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Chicken breasts can weigh 5 to 10 ounces. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts weighing 6 to 7 ounces each. Four 6-ounce chicken breasts will weigh about 1½ pounds.
Oil helps keep the chicken moist on the outside and helps the seasonings to stick.
Seasonings in this recipe are simple—garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper are the only spices you need.
Seasoning Variations
Add other seasonings to the blend in the recipe, or swap the seasonings for your favorite spice mixture. Try:
- taco seasoning
- lemon pepper
- Greek seasoning
- a few swipes of BBQ sauce will add great flavor and a sticky exterior.
How to Air Fry Chicken Breasts
These are a go-to in my kitchen because they cook faster than oven baked chicken breasts and are always juicy. This recipe is for 6-7 ounce chicken breasts, which can range in size from 5oz to 10oz. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning (recipe below).
- Place in the air fryer basket, allowing space around each chicken breast.
- Cook for 16-19 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes.
Serve air fryer chicken breasts on their own or slice them for sandwiches, salad, pasta, or use them in meal prep.
Tips for Juicy Chicken
- Check for doneness a few minutes before cooking should be done by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part.
- Chicken should reach 165°F but will continue to cook once removed from the air fryer, so remove it from the air fryer when it reaches 162°F.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Did you make these Air Fryer Chicken Breasts? Leave a rating and a comment below.
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-7 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning Mix (or use your favorite seasoning blend)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and then rub it with olive oil. Season with the seasoning mix or your own preferred blend.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer, ensuring that they don't overlap.
- Cook chicken for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 6-9 minutes or until the internal temperature chicken reaches 165°F. Be sure not to overcook.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Air Fryer, Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
I love this chicken. We have this at least once a week and if I left it up to my husband we would be having it every second day. I do add barbecue sauce on it the last 2 minutes on each side
Absolutely delicious. Perfect cook temp and time. Very juicy and fully cooked.
What temp
Tommy, preheat the Air Fryer to 370F. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Does this chicken shred well? I usually bake a whole chicken for the consistency the meat has when shredded. But it takes longer and there is more waste than using boneless skinless breasts.
Hi Karen, this chicken does get a nice crisp skin but I have shredded it with great results. I hope that helps.
What rice is in the picture?
This is a rice blend that is similar to my seasoned rice. I used a white and wild rice in place.
Great recipe! The chicken breast was so delicious and juicy!
I air fried it for use in Chicken Caesar Salad for dinner. Seasoning was spot-on
Can I use frozen chicken breasts and just heat it for longer?
You can either thaw first and air fry as directed, or air fry from frozen and add about 8-10 minutes of cook time. Be sure to check them early and use a thermometer so they cook to an internal tmp of 165°F. Let us know how they turn out for you!
how to make in airfryer? do you use airfryer or bake function?
We use the air fry function.
I made this for 2; added mini potatoes; came out Perfect!
I used your Poultry Seasonning that I discovered last year; I actually made a new batch today.
Will be making this again.