Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast: Juicy Perfection!
Air fryer chicken: master perfectly juicy and crispy chicken breasts in just 15 minutes. Quick, healthy, and ideal for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 , 6-8 oz chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
- extra virgin olive oil
- Seasonings (seasoned salt, pepper, spice blend, etc)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Italian dressing (optional, for marinating)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 360 degrees for 5 minutes, or the closest temperature setting to 360 degrees on your model.
- Brush then season both sides of the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and desired seasonings. OR, marinate chicken breasts in prepared Italian dressing for as little as 10 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel prior to air frying.
- Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray then add the chicken breasts u2014 they can be touching but not overlapping. Air fry for 13-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping the chicken breasts halfway through.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for 5-10 minutes then slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.