Name: Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

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Want to know my secret for cooking the perfect piece of chicken? It’s cooking it in the air fryer! By cooking chicken breasts in the air fryer, you are able to get that roasted golden brown exterior as well as that juicy, tender interior we all love. Using 4 simple spices as a seasoning, this recipe for air fryer chicken breasts is sure to be a winner!

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Let me ask you something.

Are you always left with a dry, tasteless piece of chicken every time? Is it tough and chewy because it’s overcooked? Or, do you have to throw it back in the pan or oven because it’s not cooked all the way through?

Trust me- I completely understand! I was there once. But now, I have figured out a quick and easy hack when it comes to cooking the perfect chicken breast…

All you need is your air fryer! If you need an air fryer, click here for the model I recommend.

Using this cooking method, your air-fried chicken breasts turn out so juicy and tender- not to mention, delicious! This is definitely a must-try.

Seasoning Combos To Add To Boneless Chicken Breasts

While the seasoning I mentioned in the recipe card down below is one of my favorites, there are a few different seasoning combos I like to keep in rotation for some added variety…

Lemon Garlic: Another favorite! All you need to do is squeeze a few lemons and add a bunch of chopped garlic.
BBQ: Add a bit of your favorite bbq sauce (or make your own) to these chicken breasts before cooking to keep your chicken seasoned with some yummy smokey flavors.

Don’t have an air fryer? Try cooking these chicken breasts in the Instant Pot instead!

How To Make Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the chicken breast. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Rub the oil and spices all over so the chicken is evenly seasoned.

Add the chicken breasts into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway through to cook evenly on both sides.

Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips:

Try not to overcrowd the air fryer basket so the chicken breasts cook evenly.
Make sure to keep an eye on the chicken towards the end of the cooking time so you are not overcooking the chicken. You don’t want to end up with a dry piece of chicken breast!

What To Serve With Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breasts

When I cook up a whole batch of these air fryer chicken breasts, I like to plan out a few different side dishes to serve with it.

Sometimes, I’ll simply chop them up and add them to my Greek chicken salad jars I like to meal prep for my weekly lunches. For dinner, I like to make some healthy sauteed zucchini and crispy sweet potato fries. Yum!

Looking for something low carb? Try cooking some frozen vegetables in the air fryer after you have cooked the chicken and make some quick cauliflower rice to tie this dish all together.

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you loved this recipe for air ‘fried’ chicken breasts, check out some of my other air fryer recipes!

These are some other recipes I love to make:

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Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

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