Description
This easy air fryer chicken breast recipe delivers tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken with minimal effort. The seasoning blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and Italian herbs creates an irresistible crust while keeping the inside moist. Perfect for a quick protein boost in salads, wraps, or as a main dish, this high-protein dinner recipe is a must-try. Enjoy this healthy recipe for an effortless lunch or dinner any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Remove chicken breasts from the fridge 15-20 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mix all over them.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Flip, then continue cooking based on size:
- Small (6 oz): 4-5 more minutes
- Medium (8 oz): 6-7 more minutes
- Large (10 oz): 8-10 more minutes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the chicken reaches 160°F. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F before slicing.
Notes
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain its juices for extra tenderness.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, over a salad, or sliced into wraps for a versatile meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 108mg