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Sliced chicken breast on a cutting board, cooked in the Air fryer
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How to cook chicken breast in an air fryer

 How to cook chicken breast in an air fryer - the perfect juicy boneless skinless chicken breast, ready in under 20 minutes. Quick, effortless and easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 24 oz chicken breast four 4-6 oz chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp grape seed oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • Alternatively use store bought chicken seasoning of your choice cajun seasoning or blackened seasoning
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Instructions

  • In a bowl combine all the spices.
  • Preheat Air Fryer for 2 minutes at 375 F.
  • Spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Drizzle oil over the chicken breasts and then coat in the mixture of spices.
  • Add to the Air Fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes on one side. Turn and cook for 4-7 minutes (or more if needed) on the other side, until the chicken breasts are golden on the outside and a thermometer inserted into the thickest past reads 165 F.
  • Serve immediately or store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg