Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer
These perfectly flavored and air fried chicken breasts are super tender on the inside. You will love how quick and easy this recipe is! Busy weeknight? No problem.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to equal thickness)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the seasonings in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl toss chicken breasts with olive oil then sprinkle on the seasoning rub, making sure to coat evenly. (Note: this can be done as early as 2 days before and it's a great way to flavor and tenderize the chicken even more.)
- Preheat the air fryer to 375℉. Place chicken breast in the basket and cook 7 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue air frying until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 155 to 160 degrees F, about 3 to 5 minutes more. (Note that the safe cooking temperature is 165 degrees F, but after removal it will continue to cook - and dry out. If you remove at 155 to 160 degrees and tent with foil, the temp will continue to rise up to the safe temperature - and still be juicy.)
- Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and cover with foil. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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- VARIATIONS: Any store-bought salted seasoning blend will work as a substitute for the seasonings in this recipe.
- TIPS: Chicken breasts will dry out quickly. Watch them carefully and remove when their internal temperature reaches 155 to 160 degrees. Tent with foil and allow them to sit about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a tossed green salad or a favorite air-fried vegetable such as brussel sprouts, cauliflower, or broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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