Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts!
Chicken breast: cook perfectly juicy and tender chicken in your air fryer in just 15 minutes. A quick, healthy, and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp grill seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- air fryer
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly coat both sides of the chicken breasts with 2 tsp vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with 1 tsp chicken seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer (not touching) in the basket of your air fryer.
- Cook the chicken at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breasts over. Continue to cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use a meat thermometer: Always verify the internal temperature of your chicken breast reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safely cooked. This prevents both undercooking and overcooking.
- Don't overcrowd the basket: For optimal crispiness and even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are in a single layer and not touching. If necessary, cook in batches.
- Storage and reheating: Leftover air fryer chicken breast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through, to maintain moisture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the basket: For optimal crispiness and even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are in a single layer and not touching. If necessary, cook in batches.
- Storage and reheating: Leftover air fryer chicken breast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through, to maintain moisture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.