Description
A quick and easy air fryer chicken recipe that results in juicy, tender chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
- Cook: Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest: Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and serve with your favorite sides, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg