15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Cooking homemade meals doesn’t have to be hard. If you only have a few minutes to prepare dinner, try Downshiftology‘s 15-minute air fryer chicken breasts recipe. Most of the time, chicken breasts turn out dry and bland when cooked, but not this one. It is moist, tender, and flavorful. It’s absolutely worth making – give it a try.

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The preparation time takes about 5 minutes or less and the cooking time is 10 minutes. All you need to do is lightly pound the chicken, season it with the spices and herbs, then cook it in the air fryer. How easy is that? It’s a foolproof dish that anyone can make at home. You can serve it with potatoes, salads, green beans, roasted vegetables, soups, pasta, and rice.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, oregano, or other herbs
• 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (7-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

Step 1:

In a small bowl, add kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, herbs, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 2:

Lay the chicken on a flat surface and lightly pound to flatten. Make sure not to over-pound.

Step 3:

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and gently rub it all over. Sprinkle the seasoning blend on both sides. Rub it into the chicken with your hands. Making sure everything is well coated.

Step 4:

Place the coated chicken in the air fryer with the smooth side down. Cook for about 7 minutes at 375F. After that, flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. The internal temperature should be 160F. Once done cooking, transfer to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 5:

Serve the chicken with your favorite sauce or sides. Enjoy!

15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Breasts