Description
A flavorful Cajun-Spiced Chicken Breast cooked in an air fryer, featuring a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🌶️ Cajun Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: to taste
- 🧂 Black Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken and rub it in.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, air fryer chicken, spicy chicken, easy chicken recipe