Air Fryer Chicken Breasts - Ready in 20 Minutes!

Get that air fryer fired up and make some juicy boneless, skinless, air fryer chicken breasts!

Moist, tender, and oh-so healthy, air fried chicken breasts are a dream! They come out tender with a nice golden crust and perfectly juicy.

Best Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryers are a home cooks dream, right? I’m obsessed with mine. I have this 5.8QT Cosori Air Fryer. They’re easy to use and easy to clean, they hardly take up any space in the kitchen and they are a cinch to use!

The best air fryer recipes are easy to read, execute, and ensure perfect results! The great thing about an air fryer is that most recipes use few ingredients but always deliver maximum flavor and juicy tenderness!

Use air fryer chicken breast meat in all kinds of recipes like chicken burritos or even chicken salad.

Ingredients & Variations

CHICKEN BREAST
Choose chicken breast pieces that are uniform in shape and size so they cook at the same rate!

SEASONINGS
Olive oil, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper are all that’s needed to create the flavor in this dish!

VARIATIONS
Swap up the seasonings and try Homemade Taco Seasoning, your favorite spice mixtures in your cupboard or even just salt, pepper and Italian Seasoning.

Serve with a side of roasted potatoes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or potluck favorite!

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in an Air Fryer

Just like baked or grilled chicken breasts, it is really easy to make air fryer chicken!

1. Rub chicken breasts with a little olive oil and then season with chicken seasoning.
2. Make sure they are evenly spaced from one another.

How Long to Cook Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer

Note: this is for 6.5-7.5 oz chicken breasts. Chicken breasts can range in size from 5oz to 10oz. Adjust cook time as needed.

1. Cook chicken breasts for about 10 minutes.
2. Turn them over and cook another 6-8 minutes.
3. Before removing, check internal temp with a meat thermometer and make sure it reads 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

NOTE:  Be sure to check the temperature of the chicken a few minutes early to ensure it doesn’t overcook. Appliances can vary.

Tips for Success

• A few swipes of BBQ sauce will add a great flavor and sticky exterior.
• Check for doneness a few minutes before cooking should be done by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh and watch it read to 165°F.
• Always let meat rest after cooking.
• When seasoning chicken breasts, pat the seasoning into it all over, firmly coating the chicken with the seasonings.

Air Fryer Side Dishes

• Air Fryer Asparagus – quick & easy
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – only 3 ingredients
• Air Fryer Asparagus – 6-minute cook time
• Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes – perfectly seasoned
• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts – simple yet delicious!

Did you make these Air Fryer Chicken Breasts? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 21 minutes

Servings 3 breasts

Calories 174

Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts 7 oz each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning or this homemade seasoning
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
• Season chicken breasts with olive oil, chicken seasoning and salt & pepper.
• Place chicken breasts in the air fryer (ensuring they don't overlap) and cook for 10 minutes.
• Flip chicken over and cook an additional 6-9 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Do not overcook.
• Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use an instant-read thermometer.

Cook time can vary slightly based on the size/shape of chicken, this recipe is written for 6.5-7.5 oz chicken breasts. Chicken breasts can range in size from 5oz to 10oz and appliances can vary. Adjust cook time as needed. 

If your chicken breasts fit in your basket without overlapping, you can use 4 chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 174 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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