Air Fryer Chicken Breast Easy Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This air fryer chicken breast easy recipe is perfect for busy families wanting a quick chicken recipe. It delivers juicy chicken breast that’s ready in minutes for a delicious weeknight meal or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts 4 ounces * See notes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400°F 200°C and allow it to preheat.
- Dry the chicken breasts well then coat them with olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Combine smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and evenly season both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 4 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 165°F and juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the basket and serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Chicken breast size: Please refer to my tested temperature guide if your chicken breasts are larger than 4 ounces each
- Frozen chicken breasts: Cook from frozen, increasing the cooking time by 2-3 minutes per side
- Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for 2 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 169kcal
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g