Description
A quick and tasty low carb air fryer chicken breast recipe that is healthy and flavorful.
Ingredients
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 (or to taste)- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Let sit for 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, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Experiment with different seasonings 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: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Low Carb, Air Fryer, Chicken Breast, Healthy Recipe