Description
Make crispy, juicy chicken in your air fryer with minimal oil. Perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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