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air fryer chicken breast slices served with white rice and a side salad on a plate with a fork
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This air fryer chicken breast recipe is perfect for preparing tender, juicy, and delicious chicken breasts in a fuss-free way. The chicken breasts are beautifully seasoned, air fried, and served with your favorite sides for a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer boneless chicken breast, air fryer chicken breast
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast (2 big or 3 small chicken breasts) boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F (190 °C).
  • In the meantime, place the chicken breasts in a bowl. Add the olive oil and seasoning. Then toss until evenly covered.
    1 pound chicken breast (2 big or 3 small chicken breasts), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and air fry for around 20 minutes. The internal temperature should be between 160 °F and 165°F when you remove the chicken breasts.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest shortly, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5chicken breast | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg