Description
Air Fryer Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts are a delicious and healthy meal that combines juicy chicken with a flavorful herb crust, cooked in an air fryer for a crispy texture with less oil.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Rosemary: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to make the herb mixture.
- Rub the herb mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Slice the chicken and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor if desired.
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Experiment with different herbs for variety.
- Pair with various dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken, Herb-Crusted, Healthy Recipe