Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Tender, herb-crusted chicken breasts cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Juicy inside, crisp outside, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6–8 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional Brine:
- 2 cups warm water + 2 tbsp salt + 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- (Optional) Brine chicken 15–30 min; rinse and dry.
- Preheat air fryer to 375 °F.
- Pat chicken dry; brush with oil.
- Mix spices; rub on both sides.
- Air fry 7 min; flip; cook 5–8 min more to 160 °F internal.
- Rest 5 min (reaches 165 °F).
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd—cook in batches if needed.
- Internal temp is key; thickness affects time.
- Resting prevents dry chicken.
- Freeze cooked breasts up to 3 months.
- Reheat in an air fryer for the best texture.