Description
Discover a quick, healthy air fryer chicken breast without breading recipe—juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 22 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them on a cutting board.,
- Brush both sides of each breast with olive oil.,
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.,
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.,
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.,
- Cook for 6 minutes, then flip the breasts and cook an additional 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).,
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let it rest for 3 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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