This is definitely the best air fryer chicken breast I have ever made at home. I discovered this recipe by Joe Duff – The Diet Chef on Youtube and instantly tried it. At first, I did not believe you could make it juicy and tender in just 8 minutes, but it turned out you could. It was so flavorful and moist! This is the best meal choice if you want something easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breast
- marinade of your choice
Dry rub:
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
- freshly cracked black pepper
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Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes.
Step 2:
While the air fryer is warming up, add the chicken breast to a large plastic bag. Use a meat tenderizer to tenderize the chicken. Make sure not to skip this step to get tender chicken. If you don’t have one, you can use a rolling pin, bottle of wine, or something heavy. It should be half an inch thick. Next, use a fork to poke holes into your chicken.
Step 3:
Put the first chicken in a ziplock bag followed by your marinade. While it’s marinating, make your dry rub. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well, then rub into the other chicken until well coated on both sides.
Step 4:
Place the chicken inside the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes at 400F. After that, flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes. You want the internal temperature to reach 162 degrees Fahrenheit. Once done, let it rest for just a few minutes before you cut them.
Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast in 8 Minutes
