Description
Succulent Air Fryer Chicken Breast delivers quick, juicy perfection with minimal effort. Crispy exterior and tender interior guarantee a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking spray)
Instructions
- Calibrate the air fryer to 375F (190C), allowing it to preheat thoroughly for optimal cooking performance.
- Meticulously pat chicken breasts with paper towels, eliminating excess moisture to promote even caramelization and crisp exterior.
- Massage chicken surfaces with olive oil or apply a delicate cooking spray coating to enhance moisture retention and prevent sticking.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend using garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, distributing the mixture comprehensively across both chicken surfaces.
- Strategically arrange chicken breasts within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between pieces to ensure uniform heat circulation.
- Execute initial cooking phase for 10 minutes, then carefully rotate chicken to guarantee balanced browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Continue air frying for an additional 8-10 minutes, monitoring until internal temperature precisely reaches 165F (75C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from air fryer and allow a 5-minute resting period, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to achieve a perfect crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by leaving space between chicken pieces, allowing hot air to circulate and create even browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches exactly 165F, preventing dryness while ensuring food safety.
- Customize seasoning blend by substituting herbs or using low-sodium alternatives for different dietary preferences like Mediterranean or low-salt diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg