Description
Enjoy these air fryer chicken breasts that are juicy and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner, this easy recipe uses simple spices and chicken breasts for a wholesome meal that will satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts – equal in size
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme – or italian seasoning
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to help the seasoning stick. Brush the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375℉ for 5 minutes. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165℉ as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on a cutting board or plate before slicing to keep the juices locked in.
Notes
Make sure the chicken breasts are of equal size for even cooking.
Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to enhance its tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 110mg