Air Fryer Chicken Breast
My air fryer chicken breast recipe cooks in just 8 minutes and turns out perfectly juicy and tender every time. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 169kcal
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts 4 ounces * See notes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then add them to a bowl and rub the oil generously over them.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl, then rub them on both sides of the chicken breast fillets.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Properly cooked air fryer chicken breast should be firm but still juicy when sliced.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Chicken breast size: Please refer to my tested temperature guide if your chicken breasts are larger than 4 ounces each.
- Frozen chicken breasts: Cook from frozen, increasing the cooking time by 2-3 minutes per side.
- Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 1g