Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil, perfectly seasoned, and air-fried until juicy and flavorful. Serve them as is or use them to add to casseroles or wraps.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts can weigh 5 to 10 ounces. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts weighing 6 to 7 ounces each. Four 6-ounce chicken breasts will weigh about 1½ pounds. Oil helps keep the chicken moist on the outside and helps the seasonings to stick. Seasonings in this recipe are simple—garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper are the only spices you need.

Seasoning Variations

Add other seasonings to the blend in the recipe, or swap the seasonings for your favorite spice mixture. Try:

taco seasoning lemon pepper Greek seasoning a few swipes of BBQ sauce will add great flavor and a sticky exterior.

How to Air Fry Chicken Breasts

These are a go-to in my kitchen because they cook faster than oven baked chicken breasts and are always juicy. This recipe is for 6-7 ounce chicken breasts, which can range in size from 5oz to 10oz. Adjust cooking time as needed. Serve air fryer chicken breasts on their own or slice them for sandwiches, salad, pasta, or use them in meal prep.

Tips for Juicy Chicken

Check for doneness a few minutes before cooking should be done by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part. Chicken should reach 165°F but will continue to cook once removed from the air fryer, so remove it from the air fryer when it reaches 162°F. Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months. Did you make these Air Fryer Chicken Breasts? Leave a rating and a comment below. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.