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Air fryer chicken breast

Air fryer chicken breast is one of the easiest ways to cook a succulent, tasty meal that your family will enjoy, and it’s easy to make.
Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Air fryer recipe, chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 229.9kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380F
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel
  • In a medium bowl, add all the oil, chili flakes, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Rub all the seasoning all over the chicken
  • Place the chicken breast into the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook for 10 minutes. Then flip to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear.

Notes

Be sure to place the chicken breast in a single layer on the bottom of the basket to make it easier for the air to circulate around it.
If the chicken is frozen, be sure to thaw it before cooking it.

Nutrition

Calories: 229.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36.3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 108.9mg | Sodium: 202.3mg | Potassium: 654.3mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 254.1IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 15.7mg | Iron: 0.9mg