Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken breast with a golden crust. Easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Coat chicken with olive oil, then rub spice mix evenly on both sides.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy air fryer chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken