Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe (Juicy & Perfectly Cooked!)

Get dinner on the table fast with easy air fryer chicken breast recipes. This recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for Sunday dinner but easy enough for busy weeknights. You will love it!

In less time than getting take out, this dish comes together quickly and easily. We just love the air fryer and this is a great recipe for sure! You may even like this Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe, Air Fryer Shake and Bake Chicken, Air Fryer Steak, Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, Air Fryer Ham, Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Whole Chicken or Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops Recipe. If you prefer you can also make spinach-stuffed chicken breast or Fried Chicken Breasts for another easy chicken recipe.

Why Make Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer?

These juicy chicken breast are easy to make with the perfect blend of seasoning. Cooking the chicken breast in the air fryer saves time and perfect way to meal prep your chicken. The circulating hot air of an air fryer browns the exterior of lean chicken breasts while locking in moisture.

This chicken is great to to use in Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla Recipe or top your favorite salad.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also cook Boneless Chicken Thighs or make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice. We also like using avocado oil
• Paprika – Use regular or smoke paprika

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How to Cook Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer

Follow along with my simple instructions to learn how you can cook chicken breasts using your air fryer in your home kitchen.

Step 1 – Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F.  If you air fryer does not have a preheat option, then I recommend running the air fryer for approximately 5 minutes to warm up the air fryer prior to cooking the chicken.

Step 2 – Then place the chicken breast in the air fryer.  Brush the chicken breast with olive oil.

Step 3 – Combine the seasoning blend together in a small bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top of the chicken breasts in the air fryer.

Step 4 – Cook for 10-12 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts.  Use the longer time for thicker chicken breasts.

Step 5 – Then flip the chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the chicken until the chicken has a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 6 – Then transfer the chicken to a plate and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes prior to cutting.

Step 7 – Serve immediately or store for future meals or meal prep! Salt and pepper to taste.

Expert Tips

• Prepare the Air Fryer – We recommend preheating the air fryer before cooking the chicken. If your air fryer does not have this function, then preheat for a few minutes and then place your chicken in the air fryer.
• Chicken – Cook chicken that are about the same size so they cook evenly. You may need to filet or thin the chicken out with a meat mallet for even thickness.

Serving Suggestions

Our family enjoys this easy 4 ingredient Parmesan Pasta. Yum.  We also love mashed potatoes, Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Air Fryer, Baked Mac and Cheese and green beans. These are simple side dishes but always a family favorite. Make sure to add a side of Chicken Dipping Sauce for delicious addition.

Instant pot White Rice Recipe is also tasty. We actually keep this in the freezer so it is so easy on busy nights. I love to grab the rice from the freezer and we all can enjoy a really easy meal.

Sometimes we also add a simple side salad or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for another easy side idea. This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

• Storing – Store the leftover chicken in a airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 4-5 days.
• Freezing – Freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw the chicken in the fridge overnight.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or the air fryer until heated through.