Air Fryer Chicken Breast - Spend With Pennies

This Air Fryer chicken breast recipe is ready in 20 minutes.

Chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil, perfectly seasoned, and air-fried until juicy and flavorful.

Serve them as is or use them to add to casseroles or wraps.

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts on a plate with rice and beans

It uses only a handful of ingredients.
This recipe is so fast to prepare— about 20 minutes from start to finish.
It’s versatile—use the seasonings below, your favorite chicken seasoning, or any seasoning mix.
The results are incredibly juicy and super tender every single time.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts can weigh 5 to 10 ounces. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts weighing 6 to 7 ounces each. Four 6-ounce chicken breasts will weigh about 1½ pounds.

Oil helps keep the chicken moist on the outside and helps the seasonings to stick.

Seasonings in this recipe are simple—garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper are the only spices you need.

Seasoning Variations

Add other seasonings to the blend in the recipe, or swap the seasonings for your favorite spice mixture. Try:

seasoned chicken for air fryer chicken breast

How to Air Fry Chicken Breasts

These are a go-to in my kitchen because they cook faster than oven baked chicken breasts and are always juicy. This recipe is for 6-7 ounce chicken breasts, which can range in size from 5oz to 10oz. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning (recipe below).
Place in the air fryer basket, allowing space around each chicken breast.
Cook for 16-19 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes.

Serve air fryer chicken breasts on their own or slice them for sandwiches, salad, pasta, or use them in meal prep.

NOTE: Appliances can vary – check the chicken a few minutes early to ensure they don’t overcook.

4 air fryer chicken breasts on a plate with green beans in the background

Tips for Juicy Chicken

Check for doneness a few minutes before cooking should be done by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part.
Chicken should reach 165°F but will continue to cook once removed from the air fryer, so remove it from the air fryer when it reaches 162°F.
Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts are perfectly seasoned, tender & juicy!

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

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Seasoning Mix (or use your favorite seasoning blend)

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and then rub it with olive oil. Season with the seasoning mix or your own preferred blend.
Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer, ensuring that they don’t overlap.
Cook chicken for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 6-9 minutes or until the internal temperature chicken reaches 165°F. Be sure not to overcook.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F. For juicy chicken breast, do not overcook.
Cook time can vary slightly based on the size/shape of chicken; the cooking times are for 6-7 oz chicken breasts. Chicken breasts can range in size from 5oz to 10oz, and appliances can vary. Adjust cook time as needed.
Other seasoning options include garlic powder, onion powder, and/or Italian seasoning, Greek seasoning blend, cajun seasoning, or lemon pepper.
If your chicken breasts fit in your basket without overlapping, you can use 4 chicken breasts. If they’re extra large, cook them in batches or just use 3 chicken breasts (seasoning will remain the same). Larger chicken breasts will need an extra minute or two of cooking time.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course air fryer, Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat

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