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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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This juicy chicken breast breaks stereotypes of bland, rubbery, and dry boneless, skinless chicken.
Course Lunch or Dinner
35 minutes
Calories 237

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin, meat mallet, or your palm to lightly pound them into an even thickness.
  • For Dry Brining: Sprinkle the chicken all over with kosher salt and place it on a plate. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day. If skipping dry brining, proceed to the next step.
  • When ready to air fry, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. If you didn't dry brine the chicken, add the salt to this mixture.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the top and toss to coat the chicken evenly on both sides.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (3 minutes for my model). Place the chicken smooth side down in the air fryer and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Remove the air fryer basket and carefully flip the chicken over with tongs. Continue cooking until the chicken registers between 155 and 160 degrees F, usually 2 to 8 minutes more. Check often towards the end to avoid overcooking.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate, cover, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g