Simple Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Make juicy, perfectly cooked chicken breast in your air fryer with a crispy exterior using this simple, non-breaded method. This is a quick weeknight meal perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 23 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispy results.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.
- Rub the olive oil evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken, pressing lightly so the spices adhere.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
- For thicker breasts, you may need to pound them slightly to an even thickness before seasoning to promote even cooking.
- If your air fryer basket tends to stick, lightly spray the bottom with cooking spray before adding the chicken.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store cooled, cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 140