Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breasts
Discover the secret to perfect juicy, seasoned, air fryer thin chicken breasts. A quick meal perfect for a busy weeknight and meal prep.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Stir the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, and salt together.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken. Rub the seasonings over the chicken to cover the chicken breasts.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You might have to cook in 2 batches.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (If the chicken if very thin, check the temperature at 7-8 minutes. If it's on the thicker side, check at 10-12 minutes.)
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Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. The size of your basket and chicken will determine how many chicken breasts you can fit. My 5.8 quart will fit 2-3 chicken breasts. You might need to cook in two batches.
- Cook time may vary depending on the air fryer and the thickness of the chicken breast.
- The key to juicy chicken breasts is not to overcook. Thinly sliced chicken breasts cook fast. You can start checking the internal temperature at about 7 minutes. Make sure it reaches 165 degrees F. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature.
- If you are making this chicken for meal prep or have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg