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Air Fryer Chicken Breast on a white plate

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Samantha Erb
An easy and delicious take on air fryer chicken breasts that takes just 12 minutes to make. With a golden brown crusting and a tender inside, these chicken breasts are perfect by themselves or added in a light salad.
4.53 from 300 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.
  • Place boneless chicken breasts on a cutting board. Melt butter in the microwave and add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Coat chicken with butter mixture on both sides.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer in one single layer.
  • Cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The chicken is done once the chicken reads 165 degrees at its thickest part.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and enjoy cold or using reheated directions below.

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Notes

How to Reheat Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place leftover chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes until warmed thoroughly.

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.
2. Mix the butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and baste it on the frozen chicken.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until they reach 165 degrees at their thickest points.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 399mg
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