Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
An easy air fryer chicken breast recipe that creates tender and juicy chicken with minimal ingredients but maximum flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Place the boneless chicken breasts on a cutting board. Melt butter in the microwave and add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Coat the chicken with the butter mixture on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer in one single layer and cook the 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 before slicing.
Video
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or the chicken will cook unevenly. Cook in batches if needed.
- To store, let the chicken cool then transfer it to an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Air fry frozen chicken breasts by cooking them in a preheated air fryer at 360 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 399mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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