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Sienna Hartwell

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This air fryer chicken breast recipe consists of chicken coated in herbs and spices, then cooked to golden brown perfection. A quick and effortless way to prepare chicken that comes out tender and juicy every time!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil melt the butter if using
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Heat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
  2. Brush the butter or olive oil all over both sides of the chicken.
  3. Add the brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper to a small bowl. Mix well.
  4. Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Bake the chicken for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until a thermometer inserted into a chicken breast registers at least 165 degrees F.
  6. Let stand for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg