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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. 
  • Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel. 
  • Lightly rub olive oil on the breasts. 
  • Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic. Add any desired additional herbs and spices. 
  • Cook for 12 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. This time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breast, but it usually takes an additional seven minutes.

Notes

helpful tips for cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer

Cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer can be a quick and easy way to prepare a healthy meal. Here are a few tips to help you cook perfect chicken breasts in an air fryer:

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes before adding the chicken breasts. This helps ensure even cooking.
  2. Use thin chicken breasts: If possible, use thin chicken breasts or butterfly thicker ones to make them thinner. Thin chicken breasts will cook more evenly and quickly in an air fryer.
  3. Season the chicken: Rub or brush the chicken breasts with a little bit of oil and your favorite seasonings before cooking. This will add flavor and help the chicken stay moist.
  4. Flip halfway through: Flip the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time to ensure that they cook evenly on both sides.
  5. Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F. This will ensure that the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  6. Let the chicken rest: After cooking, let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the chicken moist.

Following these tips should help you cook perfect chicken breasts in an air fryer.

helpful tips for cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer

Cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer can be a quick and easy way to prepare a healthy meal. Here are a few tips to help you cook perfect chicken breasts in an air fryer:
    1. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes before adding the chicken breasts. This helps ensure even cooking.
    1. Use thin chicken breasts: If possible, use thin chicken breasts or butterfly thicker ones to make them thinner. Thin chicken breasts will cook more evenly and quickly in an air fryer.
    1. Season the chicken: Rub or brush the chicken breasts with a little bit of oil and your favorite seasonings before cooking. This will add flavor and help the chicken stay moist.
    1. Flip halfway through: Flip the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time to ensure that they cook evenly on both sides.
    1. Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F. This will ensure that the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
    1. Let the chicken rest: After cooking, let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the chicken moist.
Following these tips should help you cook perfect chicken breasts in an air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1426mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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