Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Yield: 4 servings

An easy and delicious take on air fryer chicken breasts that takes just 12 minutes to make. With a golden brown crusting and a tender inside, these chicken breasts are perfect by themselves or added in a light salad.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.
Place boneless chicken breasts on a cutting board. Melt butter in the microwave and add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
Coat chicken with butter mixture on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer in one single layer.
Cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The chicken is done once the chicken reads 165 degrees at its thickest part.
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and enjoy cold or using reheated directions below.

Notes

How to Reheat Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.

2. Place leftover chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes until warmed thoroughly.

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.

2. Mix the butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and baste it on the frozen chicken.

3. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until they reach 165 degrees at their thickest points.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 399mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 37g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.