Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
These chicken breasts are a delicious way to serve up tasty chicken for your meal. Made to have a juicy center and crisp outer skin these breasts are well flavored and fabulous.
Servings: 2 breasts
Calories: 590kcal
Cost: Recipe $5.75 / Serving $2.88
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.14)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts ($5.34)
- 1 teaspoon paprika ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning ($0.08)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer. Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
- Season chicken. Brush the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken and rub to coat all sides.
- Air fry. Place the chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer, presentation side up. Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Flip and finish. Flip the chicken and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and serve. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Storage. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes until warmed through, or microwave for about 2 minutes.
- Cooking tip. Thicker chicken breasts may need the full cooking time; always verify doneness with a thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 97g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 1735mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
