Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Chicken Breast is juicy, tender, and ready in just 20 minutes.Made with simple pantry seasonings and fresh lemon juice.Perfect for healthy dinners and weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast until fully coated.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook the Air Fryer Chicken Breast at 190°C (375°F) for 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Remove from the air fryer and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute Italian seasoning for poultry seasoning if desired.
- Fresh lemon zest adds extra brightness.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, mashed potatoes, salad, or steamed broccoli.
- Leftovers are excellent in wraps, sandwiches, salads, or pasta dishes.