Description
A flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish featuring chicken breasts marinated in smoked paprika and cooked in an air fryer for a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🌶️ Smoked Paprika: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🧅 Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by patting it dry, drizzling with olive oil, and coating with the seasoning mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness using a meat thermometer, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- 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: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smoky Paprika Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe