Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT18MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 oz each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2026-01-04 |21 Comments

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

PREP10 min

COOK18 min

Try this juicy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe for a healthy, quick dinner. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes!

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Instructions

1
Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to even out thickness if needed.
2
In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Brush chicken with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
4
Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
5
Arrange chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
6
Air fry for 8-9 minutes, flip each piece, then air fry another 8-9 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7
Transfer to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.