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With this Air Fryer Chicken recipe, I am going to show you how to make the most insanely tender and juicy chicken! The secret? Seasoning and cooking it to perfection, letting the air fryer do its thing. Together, they create a nice golden, crispy outside with a juicy, flavor-packed inside!
A Reader’s Review
I’m a 48 year old foodie who loves cooking and using online recipes. This is the very first review I’ve ever left. I just had to! This chicken is so perfect! I will never make chicken breast any other way. It’s never dry! I’ve shared this recipe with so many friends. Thanks for posting!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Peasy! The simplicity and quickness of the air fryer is only part of why this recipe is so good. The chicken itself is melt in your mouth delicious! Try my crispy parmesan chicken tenders or air fryer steak next!
- Tried and True! This is one of my top posts! I always look at the reviews to see if it’s worth making, and I think you’ll find this one definitely is!
- Make it a meal! and serve your chicken with roasted potatoes, easy corn on the cob, or these delicious air fryer mushrooms! If you don’t have an air fryer…it’s time to get one!
Ingredients Needed
The seasoning in this air fryer chicken recipe is the game-changer! It is the secret ingredient that takes this chicken from simply juicy to absolutely mind-blowing! Every bite is infused with an irresistible flavor that makes this chicken so insanely good.
Let’s Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This air fryer chicken recipe uses ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. This will be your go-to dinner for busy weeknights because it’s so quick and easy!
- Coat Chicken Breast: Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Rub: Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Air Fry: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the tender chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Cooking Tips for Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Let’s make the BEST juicy and tender air fryer chicken breasts! The air fryer can work wonders, so here are my tips for making this recipe a success!
- Perfect crisp on the outside! Olive oil is essential in helping the outside of the chicken get crispy while it air frys. It also ensures the delicious seasonings adhere to the breasts.
- Avoid overcrowding! Make sure you leave room between the chicken breasts so they can cook evenly. Cook in batches if you need.
- Check for doneness! Check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer earlier than you think. You don’t want to overcook the chicken. Appliances can vary so go by the temperature of your chicken to ensure it’s done. Once it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, take it out.
- Let it rest! Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the juices to reabsorb into the chicken instead of spilling onto your plate.
Flavor & Moisture Boosters
You can use this air fryer chicken recipe for all sorts of dishes. Whenever a recipe calls for cooked chicken, this is my go-to!
- Mix it up! Depending on your menu, you can use Mexican spices, BBQ spices, sauce, Indian spices, etc. Whatever your menu calls for, this is a quick, delicious way to cook your chicken.
- Lock in Moisture! Want to make sure your chicken is super moist and tender? Try marinating or brining your chicken for even greater juiciness and flavor.
Storing Leftovers
I love this air fryer chicken because it makes the best leftovers! It’s great for meal prep and to use for other recipes throughout the week.
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- In the Freezer: You can freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
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Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- Brussels sprouts optional
Instructions
- Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What seasoning do you use on the Brussel sprouts?
You can sprinkle a little olive oil and whatever your favorite seasoning you have, toss together and add to the air fryer. You could also use this air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe. Leave a review and let me know how they turn out!
Won’t make this until next week but sounds good,
Yay! Let me know how it goes!
OMG ! This recipe is incredibly delicious. I’m so proud of myself. I’m not a great cook but I did succeed. I will certainly repeat this recipe. I selected the bake option to cook in my AF. Very juicy & tasty. Than you ! Thank you !
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You are so welcome! I’m glad it turned out for you!
Brined the breasts in pickle juice for a couple hours then cooked as recipe said and it was FANTASTIC!!!
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely delicious and a certain keeper. My whole family loved the chicken Thank you so much
I followed instructions and my chicken came out cooked but it was chewy. Any advise?
I’m so sorry to hear your chicken was chewy. The chicken may have been overcooked a little? The time that it needs to cook may vary, depending on the size of the chicken. I would recommend shortening the time and checking the internal temperature before continuing to cook. You want it to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. I hope this helps!
Great recipe. My family loved it. Chicken came out juicy & tender & the seasonings were awesome! Thanks for sharing it.
awesome recipe. looks yummy and tasty . I will surely taste it with my family.
I’m a 48 year of foodie who loves cooking and using online recipes. This is the very first review I’ve ever left. I just had to! This chicken is so perfect! I will never make chicken breast any other way. It’s never dry! I’ve shared this recipe with so many friends. Thanks for posting!
Brenda! This comments makes me so happy! Thank you for coming back to leave a review and for sharing it with your friends!
My husband said “why did you make chicken breast, you know I dont like them….until now”. He said the breast were so tasty and juicy, he loved it…..This was very easy to make…I will keep this one.
I really wanted to watch the video on how to make the Tender & Juicy Air Fryer Chicken.
You were just going to explain the Brine for the chicken. Then it went to commercials and about 6 other recipes. I never did see the video ;-(
I’m so sorry, I hate when that happens. Here is the link to the video. I hope this helps! If you are watching make sure you click on STAY, or the video will switch. I hope this helps!
Hi, I’m going to try this, but do I set my air fryer to ‘bake’ setting, or ‘air fryer’ setting.
Thanks John
Hi John, thank you for your question. Use the air fryer setting at 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Let me know how it turns out!
I’m going to make this recipe for dinner, but am cooking more than 2 breasts, so would
I need to change anything besides increasing the spices and oil? What about time? Thank you
This was so good and moist just like the recipe promised!
This was the best chicken recipe! At first I thought I don’t know if I really need to brine the chicken. I am so glad I did !! What a difference! This was so moist and so tasty! Its a must to brine !! Will definitely make this again!!
Thank you for the recipe!
My first recipe I used my air fryer with and it’s still my go to chicken breast recipe. Quick, easy and delicious.
I just got a toaster oven with an air fryer and this chicken was one of the first things I tried. It was very moist and tasty. Thanks for a great recipe. I will be making this again, next time with the burssle sprouts.