Description
A quick and easy recipe for making crispy and juicy boneless chicken in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Boneless chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🛢️ Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the boneless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken for 30 minutes to a few hours.
- Experiment with different spices and seasonings to customize the flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken, boneless, crispy, quick recipe