Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Perfectly juicy air fryer chicken breast with a simple seasoning blend, ready in under 20 minutes. The right temperature and technique means you'll never end up with dry chicken again — just golden, flavorful results every time.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Air Fryer, American

Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1.5 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep the Chicken:

Remove chicken breasts from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
If one end is significantly thicker than the other, pound gently with a meat mallet until the breast is an even ¾ to 1 inch thickness throughout.
Brush or drizzle a light coating of olive oil over both sides of each breast.
Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together. Sprinkle generously over both sides and press gently to adhere.

Air Fry:

Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
Place chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer. Do not overlap.
Air fry at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point.
Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer — chicken is done at 165°F in the thickest part.

Rest and Serve:

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.

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