Description
This delicious Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with a perfectly crispy exterior. Marinated with avocado oil and a blend of savory spices including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, these chicken breasts cook quickly in the air fryer for a healthy and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure it’s ready for evenly cooking the chicken breasts.
- Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the avocado oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl or shallow dish and evenly coat them with the prepared marinade, ensuring every piece is well covered.
- Arrange in the air fryer. Place the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket with the rounded side facing down, taking care not to overlap them for proper air circulation.
- Cook the chicken breasts. Air fry the chicken at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and a nice golden-brown crust.
- Rest the chicken. Once cooked through, remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.
- Serve. Serve the perfectly cooked chicken breasts with your favorite side dishes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket so the chicken cooks evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps retain juices and keeps it moist.
- You can substitute avocado oil with olive oil if preferred.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking if time allows.
