Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast in the Airfryer

Cooking chicken breast in the Airfryer is a quick, easy and healthy way to prepare a delicious meal.

The air fryer circulates hot air around the chicken, frying it evenly and leaving it with a crispy outside

and juicy inside. Here is a basic recipe for perfectly cooked chicken breasts using an air fryer.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for color and some sweetness)

• Fresh herbs or spices of your choice (optional)

1. PREPARE THE CHICKEN:

• First, dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.This allows the spices to stick better and the outside

becomes crispy.

• Rub each chicken breast with olive oil. Not only will this help the seasoning stick to the chicken, but

it will also prevent it from sticking to the air fryer basket.

2. SEASONING THE CHICKEN:

• In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and

paprika.Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts. Feel free to add any

additional herbs or spices you prefer at this time.

3. PREHEAT FRYER:

• Preheat your air fryer to 182°C (360°F) for approximately 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures more even

cooking and better browning of the chicken.

4. COOK CHICKEN:

• Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they don’t

touch each other to ensure proper air circulation.

• Cook for about 9-12 minutes, then turn the chicken breasts over and cook for another 9-12 minutes.

The exact cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breast.The chicken is done when its

internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) as measured with a meat thermometer.

5. REST THE CHICKEN:

• After cooking, let the chicken breasts rest for about 5 minutes before cutting. This resting time

allows the juices to distribute throughout the meat and ensures that the chicken is juicy and flavorful.

6.SERVE:

• Slice the chicken breast against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes, salads or

vegetables.

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breasts:

• Thickness Matters: If your chicken breasts are very thick, you may want to pound them to an even

thickness to cook them more evenly.

• Do not overfill: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the fry basket, which can result

in uneven cooking.

• Use a meat thermometer: To ensure the chicken is perfectly cooked, use a meat thermometer to

check for doneness without having to cut into the meat and potentially dry it out.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked air fryer chicken breasts as a healthy and versatile protein option for

salads, sandwiches or main courses.

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