Description
Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender chicken breasts with a golden crust using a simple seasoning blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. This quick, healthy, high‑protein meal is ready in 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, and fitness‑focused diets. Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying dinner. Add a splash of lemon juice for a bright, fresh finish!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook 18‑20 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest chicken 3‑5 minutes, then slice and garnish.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a squeeze of lemon juice after cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe, air fryer chicken, easy chicken dinner, quick chicken recipe, healthy chicken meals, high protein dinner, weeknight chicken, meal prep chicken