Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air fryer chicken breast recipes make an easy and delicious weeknight dinner idea. Each bite is tender and juicy while being easy to prepare.
Servings: 6
Cost: $12.26 Recipe, $2.04 per Serving
Ingredients
- 5-6 Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat setting, run it empty for approximately 5 minutes to warm it up before cooking.
- Place 5–6 chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Brush the chicken breasts evenly with 2 Tbsp olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 10–12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Flip the chicken breasts and continue cooking for 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve immediately or store for future meals and meal prep.
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Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
