Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Juicy Boneless Skinless)
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded even, rubbed with smoky spices, and air fried at 400 degrees F until juicy in about 14 minutes.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) Pound to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 olive oil cooking spray For the basket.
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes and mix the spices in a small bowl.
- Pound the chicken to an even 1/2 to 3/4 inch, pat dry, and rub with the olive oil.
- Coat both sides generously with the spice mixture.
- Spray the basket and arrange the chicken in a single layer. Air fry 6 to 7 minutes, flip, and cook 6 to 7 minutes more until the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
- Rest under foil for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
Air fryers vary, so check the temperature at 10 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days. Nutrition is an estimate for one breast.