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Whether you need a quick-cooking protein for dinner or precooked chicken to use in other recipes, you can\u2019t go wrong with this air-fryer chicken breast recipe. Bland, dry chicken recipes<\/a> will be thing of the past!<\/p>\n

These air-fried chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned with a handful of pantry staples. The air fryer locks in moisture, keeping the chicken juicy and tender\u2014and it happens all in a fraction of the time it takes to bake chicken breasts<\/a>. Serve them as-is for a quick and healthy dinner, or use the meat in recipes that use precooked chicken, like pasta or chicken salad.<\/p>\n

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in an Air-Fryer<\/h2>\n

Air-frying is one of the easiest cooking methods for preparing boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The air fryer produces hot, circulating air that helps the chicken cook in about half the time it would take in the oven.<\/p>\n

Preheat your air fryer, coat the chicken with one tablespoon of olive oil and dust it with your preferred seasoning mix. In this recipe, we make a simple seasoning blend using paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Use tongs, a silicone brush or your hands to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the oil and seasoning.<\/p>\n

Then, place the chicken in your air-fryer basket. It\u2019s important not to overcrowd your air fryer; otherwise, the chicken may not cook evenly. The chicken should be in a single layer with some space between each piece to allow proper air circulation. Cook the chicken for six minutes, then flip it over and cook for three to five minutes longer until the internal temperature reaches 165\u2109.<\/p>\n

How Long to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Air-Fryer<\/h2>\n

Most chicken breasts in an air fryer will take about 10 to 15 minutes to cook, but the exact cooking time will depend on your air fryer and the size of the chicken breasts. This recipe calls for 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, typically the equivalent of two or three chicken breasts.<\/p>\n

Smaller chicken breasts weighing less than half a pound (about 8 ounces) will cook faster than larger pieces, usually four to five minutes per side. Chicken breasts weighing half a pound or more will need five to eight minutes per side. Thicker chicken breasts will also take longer to cook than thinner ones.<\/p>\n

Be sure to flip your chicken halfway through the cooking time to help it cook evenly, and use an instant-read food thermometer to check for doneness. If the chicken breasts haven\u2019t reached the minimum safe temperature at the end of the cooking time, air-fry them for one to two minutes more.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts<\/h2>\n