Air Fryer Chicken Breasts (Printable)
Quick, juicy air fryer chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika—ready in about 20 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each about 6–7 ounces)
→ Seasoning
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Set air fryer to 375°F and allow to preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Rub both sides of each chicken breast evenly with the seasoning mixture.
05 - Place seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
06 - Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 6–8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is golden brown.
07 - Let chicken rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer gives chicken a gorgeous browned crust while keeping every bite juicy—no babysitting the stove.
- The seasoning comes together in seconds and transforms simple chicken into a flavor-packed main dish that goes with nearly any side.
02 -
- Crowding the air fryer basket leads to pale, unevenly cooked chicken—give each piece breathing room.
- Letting the meat rest before slicing keeps all the flavor and moisture right where you want it.
03 -
- Rubbing the seasoning right before air frying gives the chicken the freshest, boldest flavor.
- A meat thermometer is your best ally for keeping chicken moist, not dry—guesswork never pays off here.