Air Fryer Chicken Breast
A simple and healthy air fryer recipe for juicy chicken breasts with a crispy exterior, perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Use olive oil for a lighter option.
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley For garnishing.
Miscellaneous
- as needed cooking spray For greasing the air fryer.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Brush the butter or olive oil all over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken.
Cooking
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Cook for 18 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Make sure a thermometer shows at least 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking. Using a meat thermometer is recommended for perfectly cooked chicken. Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow the juices to stay inside, making it juicier.