Description
Air Fryer Chicken is your go-to recipe for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal. This dish features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust that’s full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the comfort of home-cooked goodness without the guilt of traditional frying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and juices run clear (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 140mg