Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

An easy seven-ingredient Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe with big flavor and juicy results. Perfect tender chicken for those hectic weeknights when dinner needs to get on the table.

Course main meal chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken breast in air fryer, easy chicken breast recipes, how long to cook chicken breast in air fryer, how to cook chicken in air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-8 ounces each
1 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine chicken breasts and Italian dressing in a large zipper bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Using tongs remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides evenly with the spices.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for 3-5 minutes. Place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer with some space between the breasts. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip and cook for 7 more minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest loosely covered with an aluminum foil tent for 10 minutes.

Notes

If the breasts are larger than 8 ounces or unusually large on one end, then pound them a little on the thick end with a meat mallet.
Use your favorite Italian dressing and marinate for at least 1 hour up to 2 hours.
Chicken is cooked through it reaches an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Use an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken breast for a correct internal temp. For best results, pull the chicken at 160 degrees, and the residual hot air from the air fryer basket will cook it to 165 degrees. Do not overcook, as chicken dries out easily.
Let the chicken rest in a loose aluminum foil tent. This lets the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Experiment with herbs and spices like basil, oregano, marjoram, parsley, thyme, or rosemary. Or try different seasoning blends like taco seasoning or Italian seasoning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat leftovers in a 350-degree oven. Place the chicken breast in a baking dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of Italian dressing. Cover with aluminum foil and cook until heated through.
To freeze, place the fully-cooled chicken into a heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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