Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (trimmed, about 2 large breasts)
• 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for light coating)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (dried herb blend)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (ground garlic)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)

Instructions

1. Pound Chicken to Even Thickness

   Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board and gently pound with a meat mallet until they are about ½ inch thick throughout.

   Time: PT5M

2. Lightly Oil the Chicken

   Drizzle 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the chicken and rub it in on both sides with your hands.

   Time: PT2M

3. Season the Chicken

   Combine salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken and rub it in to coat both sides evenly.

   Time: PT2M

4. Load the Air Fryer

   Place the seasoned chicken breast in the air fryer basket, skin‑side (or flat side) down.

   Time: PT1M

5. Air Fry

   Cook at 400°F for 13 minutes, flipping halfway through (around the 6‑minute mark) for even browning.

   Time: PT13M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Check Internal Temperature

   Insert an instant‑read thermometer into the thickest part; it should read at least 165°F. If not, add 1‑2 minutes.

   Time: PT1M

7. Rest the Chicken

   Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

   Time: PT5M

8. Slice and Serve

   Slice the chicken against the grain into strips or bite‑size pieces and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

360

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

0 g