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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!
- 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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Lovely and tasty didn’t last long enough lol.
Lovely and
Awesome easy recipe and great for packed lunch sandwich. Thank you!
Absolutely awesome service!!
Hi will this recipe work as well with chicken thighs as I think they have more flavour!
Yes! I love making this recipe with chicken thighs as well. They’re so juicy!
The absolute best!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Of course! Thanks for trying it!
I’m brand new at cooking with my Air Fryer. This recipe is GREAT! Will make it tomorrow. Will let you know the outcome! Thanks!!
Oh.. my god..! That was superb.. My kids loved this recipe.. Thanks for this amazing recipe..
Worked perfectly for me. Made differently spiced chicken 3 different times. Not sure why others are having issues. Perfectly cooked and they were large chicken breasts.
I always check the temps on meat just to be sure . As mentioned different products vary in heat and time . Be safe and check it .
Most uk airfryers are Celsius do you think you could give both in your recipes it would help no end for us in the UK
Google Fahrenheit to Celsius
This will give you a quick conversion.
I did submerged the chicken in marinade salsa for 4 hours in the one I prepared with orange biter, natural garlic, fresh onions, sea salt and fresh parsley. I have the chicken cut in strips because is the one I have in the fridge.
I added the oil, the Italian seasoning spices, the paprika to the marinade chicken and put it in a disposable paper for air fryer for about 30 minutes at 350 farenheit , turning them have time. I didn’t have the brussel sprouts, so I used asparagus and onion rings instead as garnish.
They came out pretty well and it was easy since they were in strips to serve them to the family because some of them eat smaller portions than others.
Great recipe , our first time cooking chicken in an air fryer , other then checking the temp to be sure , great recipe (we put some harissa on ours] -lus we do a 5 minute heat upon for air fryer
I love how simple it is. Is it 360 degree Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit!
Have some fun and it for celsius. Share Pictures please.
This was absolutely deliscious and a new go to recipe for me, loved it so much!!
Just made this. It was very good. I made 3 chicken breasts so had to cook it about 7 minutes longer