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Basic Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Simple air fryer chicken breasts seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. The quick method creates a versatile high-protein chicken for bowls, salads, and meal prep.

Air Fryer Chicken Dairy Free Dinner Gluten-Free High Protein Low Sugar Lower Carb
Simply seasoned boneless chicken breasts cooked in an air fryer
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 16 minutes
Total
Servings 4
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Ingredients

Adjust servings 4 servings

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read food thermometer

Instructions

Air Fry

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F if your model recommends preheating.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry. If one end is much thicker than the other, gently pound the thickest area so the breasts are more even in thickness.
  3. Rub the chicken with olive oil. Mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then season both sides evenly.
  4. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer with space around them. Cook in batches if necessary rather than stacking or crowding the basket.
  5. Air fry for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Begin checking early because air fryer models and breast thickness vary.
  6. Remove each breast when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Estimate

Serving size: 1 chicken breast, about 6 ounces raw

Calories210 kcal
Protein39 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Fat7 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar0 g
Sodium350 mg
Saturated Fat1.5 g

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on brands, portions, substitutions and preparation.

Pair It With

Basic Brown Rice
Simple Roasted Broccoli
Simple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Notes

  • Air fryer cooking speed varies considerably by model and chicken thickness; internal temperature is the reliable doneness check.
  • Do not stack the chicken breasts; circulating hot air is necessary for even cooking.
  • Nutrition is estimated per serving and may vary by ingredient brand, exact portion size, and preparation.
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