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Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast

Juicy, golden-crusted chicken breast made effortlessly in the air fryer. A simple seasoning blend locks in moisture while the circulating heat delivers a perfectly cooked, tender interior with a lightly crisp exterior — all in under 20 minutes. Great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or slicing over salads.

2 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min · Total 28 min

American · Dinner · Main Course

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6–8 oz each, pounded to even thickness if needed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 whole lemon cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Paper Towel
  • Meat Mallet
  • Whisk
  • Basket
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Meat Thermometer

Instructions

  1. Pat the @[Chicken Breasts] completely dry with #[Paper Towel] — this is key for a good sear. If the breasts are thick (over 1 inch), place them between two sheets of #[Plastic Wrap] and pound to an even thickness of about ¾ inch so they cook evenly.
  2. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Garlic Powder], @[Smoked Paprika], @[Onion Powder], @[Italian Seasoning], @[Kosher Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Cayenne Pepper] (if using). Drizzle the @[Olive Oil] over both sides of the @[Chicken Breasts], then rub the spice mixture evenly all over each breast.
  3. Preheat your #[Air Fryer] to ![375°F] for ~[3 minutes]. Place the seasoned @[Chicken Breasts] in the #[Air Fryer] basket in a single layer, smooth side down. Do not overlap — cook in batches if needed.
  4. Air fry at ![375°F] for ~[9 minutes], then flip the @[Chicken Breasts] using #[Tongs]. Continue cooking for another ~[7–9 minutes], until the thickest part registers %[165°F] on an #[Meat Thermometer]. Cooking time will vary slightly depending on the size of the breasts.
  5. Transfer the @[Chicken Breasts] to a #[Cutting Board] and let it rest for ~[5 minutes] before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist. Garnish with @[Fresh Parsley] and a squeeze of @[Lemon], if desired, and serve immediately.