Air Fryer Chicken Breast
A simple and healthy dinner option, air frying chicken breasts keeps them juicy with a crispy exterior while using less oil than traditional methods.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Can use either butter or olive oil
- 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
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley For garnish
- as needed spray Cooking spray For greasing the air fryer basket
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. Ensure that 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. Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow the juices to stay inside, making it juicier.