Description
An air fryer chicken breast recipe is exactly what it sounds like: boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked in a countertop air fryer using rapid, circulating hot air instead of submerged oil. The result is a browned exterior and a juicy interior that mimics the texture of pan-seared chicken — but with a fraction of the fat and in roughly half the time.
Ingredients
2 medium-to-large chicken breasts (200g–250g each)
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of black pepper
Baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness.
- Mix garlic salt, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breasts. Cook for another 4 minutes.
- Check internal temperature — pull at 162°F (72°C). Carryover heat brings it to 165°F.
- Rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes for best results.
Use an instant-read thermometer for reliable doneness every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 128
- Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 28