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Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts turn out perfect every time! Golden and crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. It’s so easy and bursting with flavor!
Air fryer food is so succulent and easy! Make this 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!
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Air fryers have changed cooking. It’s so quick and easy and everything that comes out tastes amazing. I love it. This is such a healthy way to cook chicken or any other dish for that matter. It uses the same method as a convection oven but this way you don’t have to heat the whole oven for just a few chicken breasts. It’s quick and the clean-up is so easy.
Chicken can be finicky sometimes, and hard to get juicy and tender each and every time. The air fryer method takes a lot of the guesswork out for you. You will just need to check the temperature of the chicken to ensure doneness, because you don’t want to overcook it. Use leftover chicken in recipes like fried rice, pasta dishes, or delicious salads!
Ingredients You Will Need
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!
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are trimmed and ready to go!
- Olive Oil: Perfect mild flavored oil for the air fryer.
- Italian Seasoning: Perfect combination of spices.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder adds great flavor!
- Paprika: Adds color and gives it that “wow” flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Brussels sprouts or broccoli are my favorite.
Let’s Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast
I promise, you will make your chicken in the air fryer from now on. It’s so easy and fail-proof. Never wonder what’s for dinner again! This chicken is so versatile because it can be used in a lot of recipes.
- Oil: Place the chicken in the air fryer then rub with the olive oil to coat
- Combine: In a small bowl combine the spices and rub generously on the chicken
- Air Fry: Bake at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes then flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temp is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Tips For the Juiciest 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!
- Olive Oil: This helps to crisp the skin and helps the spices and herbs to adhere to the meat.
- Space: Make sure you create room between the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the chicken and cook in batches if you need to.
- Temperature: Check the temperature earlier than you think because you don’t want to overcook the chicken. Appliances can vary so go by the temperature of your chicken to ensure it’s done.
- 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.
- Spices: 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.
- Moist: 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.
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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
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional: brussels sprouts
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Rub olive oil on the chicken.
- In a small bowl add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub on each sides of the chicken.
- Bake at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes then flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temp is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
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Nutrition
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What brand are your two air fryers?
One is from Sur La Table and the other one is from William Sonoma. Any air fryer is great if it is at least 6 quart and has several features. Costco has a great one and even amazon.
We thought it was delicious and tender. The chicken was still a tad frozen and a huge breast so I ended up cooking about 6 min longer or 12 on each side. I used seasonings of chili powder, paprika, Italian seasonings, and garlic, a little cumin, chives, and parsley. it was great. Still new with the air fryer so always appreciate a good easy recipe.
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I have a instant vortex and the times match up pretty well, I recommend getting a digital thermometer if you’re not sure about your chicken. Great recipe!
I got this off FB and the recipe look delicious ! But, I am searching for the proper Air Fryer to buy. Some have more functions than others. Some say they bake, some ay they boil, etc. Please advise as it’s a huge product with a Lot of brands !! Thanks !
I am a huge fanatic of air fryers! I highly recommend a 6 quart air fryer. Any brand really works and they are pretty similar. Having a basket is best too. There are some at costco or even on amazon that are perfect for any family and super simple to use that are around $100 or less.
Ninja Foodi is what I have. Love it!
Wife made this chicken and it was absolutely amazing!!!
My Wife made this chicken and it was absolutely amazing!!! The only thing she did differently was that she brined the chicken for an hour and a half. I’m a stickler for bringing. Keeps the chicken moist.
Hi! Love learning recipes from you. I have a Ninja Foodi, which has an air fryer.. would this be the same directions for 9 minutes, etc?
I always struggle with knowing how it translates from appliance to appliance (ie Instapot directions and how to follow with Ninja Foodi ..)
That is a hard question. I have not used a Ninja Foodi but the two air fryers that I have are different brands and they still cook the same. I use a 6 quart air fryer for both of them.
New to the air fryer. Do you have to preheat first?
It is best to read over your instruction manual each air fryer is different. Mine I do not have to preheat on some recipes and other I need to. For this chicken I did not need to preheat my air fryer. Hope that helps!
This recipe is very, easy and so good. I also tried the Hassleback potatoes as a side with thus chicken. They were very good also. Thank you for sharing.
Tried this last night for supper . Juicy and very tender. Done so fast.
Do you use frozen Brussels sprouts? And could I use fresh asparagus instead?
Yes, to both questions! That sounds great! Let me know how you like it with asparagus!
Did everything per the recipe. I’m still learning My air fryer. I did 380 for 9 mins and 6 mins. Inside temp was right at 165. I added a few seasonings. Onion powder, lowery and accent. It was easy and very good. Will make again. I recommend.
Did everything per the recipe. I’m still learning My air fryer. I did 380 for 9 mins and 6 mins. Inside temp was right at 165. I added a few seasonings. Onion powder, lowery and accent. It was easy and very good. Will make again. I recommend.
Loved how easy it was …simple. I did it for 8 mins then flipped and another 5 mins. It was still red inside. Then another 2 mins and dry. WTH I am a baker not a cook. I have a foodi air fryer like 10 in 1 and I’m still drying chicken out. Go me. Anyway the season was very good when adding a lot of salt. Thank you.
You’re after my own heart (sigh).
Hey there, I have a ninja foodi flip. Try salt brining your chicken breasts for at least an hour .. or longer. When ready to cook, remove from brine and pat dry well. I use canola spray in my flip .. With chicken on a cutting board, spray it with oil and then apply seasoning rub generously. Flip, repeat and add to the fry basket with the pan underneath. I do 375 on air fry setting for about 20 mins … Give/take depending on breast size. Hit pause, flip chicken and rotate basket at halfway point. Juicy every time. Salt brining before is the key! Hope this helps.
Definitely tender & juicy. We loved it!
This is simple, fast and delicious. I’ll use this on days when I’m short on time. Good takeout!