Description
Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned air fryer chicken breasts ready in about 15-20 minutes, making weeknight dinners effortless.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- 1. Pound the chicken breasts on a cutting board with plastic wrap until even thickness.
- 2. Optionally, dry brine the chicken with kosher salt and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- 4. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 5. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and coat with the spice mixture.
- 6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- 7. Cook the chicken presentation side down for 6 minutes in the air fryer.
- 8. Flip the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 155-160°F (68-71°C), approximately 2-8 minutes more.
- 9. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.