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Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Cozy Dinner Recipe

Air fryer chicken breast cooks in a single layer until juicy inside with a seasoned, lightly crisp exterior. Pound the breasts to an even 3/4-inch thickness for more consistent cooking, then rest them for 5 minutes before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless; 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even 3/4-inch thickness.
  3. Rub the chicken all over with the olive oil.
  4. Season both sides with the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
  6. Cook for 12 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165°F.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to the same 3/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. The recipe is naturally gluten-free when the seasonings are certified gluten-free.