Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

5 from 20 votes

Learn how to make the juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe in 25 minutes. It is easy, tender and bursting with flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time16

Resting Time5

Total Time26

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 148kcal

Preheat air fryer at 380 F degrees for 5 minutes. In the meanwhile, in a large bowl or dish, add chicken, drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray, add chicken breasts in a single layer and not touching.
Air fry at 380 F degrees for 16 minutes, no need to turn or shake.
Open the basket and make sure internal read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads minimum 150 degrees F.
Transfer onto a platter, cover with tin foil and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle.
Slice against the grain and serve along any side with a salad. Meal prep for the week, use in salads and casseroles.

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat in a lidded pot with a splash of water or broth to ‘steam’ them until warm.
Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Here is a handy cooking times timetable for quick reference:

Thought you had the right time but your chicken came out undercooked? Cook it for extra 2 minutes.