Description
A simple and healthy air fryer chicken recipe that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix all spices in a small bowl.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, then coat with spice mix.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flip halfway through.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for thicker chicken breasts.
- For extra crispiness, spray with oil before cooking.
- Let chicken rest to keep juices inside.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, healthy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, quick protein meal