Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned with zesty ranch seasoning, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🌿 Ranch Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness using a meat thermometer (internal temperature should be 165°F or 75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Marinating for longer enhances flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely.
- 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: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Breast, Ranch, Quick Recipe, Healthy Cooking