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Cooked air fryer chicken breast with a crispy exterior

Best way to grow perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breast in 22 minutes

This recipe guides you through making perfectly cooked, juicy chicken breasts in an air fryer in just 22 minutes, making it ideal for quick and healthy meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6-8 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl
  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy exterior.
Seasoning
  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Air Frying
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
  2. Cook for 8-10 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts. Continue cooking for another 7-9 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Resting
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist chicken.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Adjust seasoning to your preference; consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat or some dried oregano for an earthy note.