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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer Chicken Breast is perfectly tender, juicy and so easy to make in less than 30 minutes in your air fryer! Serve it with your favorite healthy sides for an easy chicken dinner. Gluten-free, low carb, keto, Whole30 compliant.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 139 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt , or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper , or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 6 ounces pounded to even thickness
  • avocado or olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper and seasonings together.
    Close-up view of chicken seasoning mix in a clear bowl
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and spray and pat both sides with oil.

    Sprinkle the spice mix on each chicken breast and rub evenly on both sides of each chicken.

    Top view of seasoned chicken breast in the air fryer
  3. Air fry at 365 F for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer basket and use tongs to flip chicken. Close the basket and cook for another 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
    Top view of air fryer chicken in the air fryer
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board or plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve and enjoy.
    Side view of cut chicken breast on a white plate

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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 139 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 24g48%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.