JUICY AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless, about 8 oz each; trimmed and patted dry)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Extra‑virgin, for coating)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (Smoked paprika optional for extra depth)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Thyme or Oregano) (Optional, for added aroma)

Instructions

1. Make Crisscross Cuts

   Place each chicken breast on the cutting board and, using the sharp knife, make shallow X‑shaped cuts about ½ inch deep on both sides of each piece.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season the Chicken

   Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub to coat. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried herbs evenly on all sides, then rub the spices into the cuts.

   Time: PT5M

3. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 380°F

4. Air Fry First Side

   Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 380°F

5. Flip and Continue Cooking

   Using tongs, flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 380°F

6. Check Doneness

   Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not, add 1‑2 minutes and re‑check.

   Time: PT2M

7. Rest the Chicken

   Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

230

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

0 g