Description
Make the best Juicy Chicken Breast Air Fryer recipe with just a few ingredients in under 20 minutes. Crispy outside, tender inside—this healthy chicken breast is perfect for busy weeknights, high-protein lunches, and meal prep. Includes tips, FAQs, and nutrition info for the ultimate air fryer chicken.
Ingredients
2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
¾ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs (optional, for crispy crust)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat and pound to even thickness.
2. Coat the chicken with olive oil in a mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the chicken.
5. (Optional) Press the chicken into panko breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
7. Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
8. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
9. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
Don’t skip pounding the chicken—it ensures even cooking and better texture.
Resting the chicken before slicing helps retain all those flavorful juices.
If using panko breadcrumbs, lightly spray them with oil before cooking for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg