AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREASTS🍗

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 Air fryer chicken breasts are juicy, quick, and never dry. I usually meal prep a bunch of chicken breasts at the beginning of the week (especially if I have a really busy week) and I find that the air fryer is the best, most consistent way to make them. I then use the cooked chicken breasts in salads, wraps, burritos, tacos, sandwiches, noodle bowls, pasta, or even on their own as a no-carb snack.

 
 
 

How long to cook chicken breast in the air fryer?

  • Boneless chicken breasts: Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 mins, depending on size, flipping halfway.
  • Bone in chicken breasts: Air fry at 400°F for 25-28 mins, depending on size, flipping halfway.
  • Frozen boneless chicken breasts: Air fry from frozen at 360°F for 25-30 mins, depending on size, flipping halfway.

You want to air fry the breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, or until the juices run clear. Chicken breasts come in all sizes and thickness, so it’s best to get an instant read thermometer to make sure that they reach 165°F.

After the chicken breasts are done, remove from the air fryer immediately (otherwise they’ll start to overcook) and let rest for 2 minutes before enjoying!

How to make air fryer chicken breast

How to air fry ALL the chicken breasts: boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless skin on chicken breast, bone in skinless chicken breast, and bone in skin on chicken breast.

  1. Season. Place the breasts in a bowl and season with a drizzle of oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. The oil helps conduct heat and seasoning adds flavor. Feel free to use your favorite chicken seasoning, like these !
  2. Air fry. Place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer and air fry, flipping halfway through, until the internal temp reaches 165°F. (See below for times)

Why make air fryer chicken breast?

  1. If you like super juicy baked or roasted chicken, air fryer chicken tastes just as juicy and tender, maybe even more so
  2. Air frying chicken breasts is faster than roasting/baking
  3. It’s also more energy efficient because you don’t need to preheat or turn on your oven
  4. Super easy cleanup

What can I serve with air fried chicken breasts?

Since you have the air fryer out, why not try:

Ingredients

  • 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Special Equipment

  • air fryer

Instructions

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken breasts with oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.

  • Place the breasts, without overlapping, rounded side down and air fry per the temperatures and times below, flipping halfway, or until the the internal temperature reaches 165°F or until the juices run clear.
    • For boneless chicken breasts (skinless or skin on): 12-15 mins @ 400°F
    • For bone in chicken breasts (skinless or skin on): 25-28 mins @ 400°F
    • For frozen boneless chicken breasts (skinless or skin on): 25-30 mins @ 360°F
    (All times dependent on size)

Remove from the air fryer immediately and let rest for 2 minutes before enjoying. 
 

 


 

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