Published 9/18/2021 • Updated 6/14/2022 We have so many flavorful chicken breast recipes on Fit Foodie Finds. We have Instant Pot Chicken Breast, juicy pan seared chicken, crunch pan fried chicken breast, and juicy grilled chicken recipes that you just can’t beat. Love your air fryer? Make these air fryer chicken nuggets or this air fryer chicken parmesan recipe next.
Why Air Fryer Chicken?
You get juicy chicken in a matter of minutes, no stove required. Your chicken breast ends up juicy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. There is no limit on what you can season your chicken with. You can go simple or use our all purpose chicken seasoning.
Ingredients You Need
Chicken breasts- this recipe calls for 2 chicken breasts. We suggest buying small to medium sized chicken breasts because most air fryer baskets are smaller. If you want to make more than 2 chicken breasts, just double the recipe and make the chicken breasts in batches. Spices ( garlic powder, dried thyme, chili powder, salt, and pepper)- we used a very simple spice mixture for this easy air fryer chicken breast recipe. Don’t be limited by this spice mix, we share other dry rubs you can use below. Olive oil – you do need some olive oil to cook the chicken and get that golden brown exterior.
Raw or Frozen Chicken
We recommend using raw chicken for this recipe, but you can use frozen chicken, too. The cook time will increase by 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Air Fryer
How to Season Air Fryer Chicken
This air fryer chicken recipe is a very basic recipe that can be changed a bit just by switching up how you season your chicken.
Small (4 to 6 ounces): 8-10 minutes Medium (7 to 9 ounces): 10- 15 minutes Large (10 or more): 15- 18 minutes
Just remember, the goal is to get your chicken breast to a safe eating temperature which is 165ºF. We use a simple spice mix of garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, but you can also use 2-3 teaspoons of any of the dry rubs below depending on what flavor pallet you are going for.
Homemade Dry Rub for Chicken Homemade Ranch Seasoning All Purpose Chicken Seasoning Homemade Fajita Seasoning Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Should I brine my chicken breasts?
Brining chicken can add flavor to your chicken breasts as well as leave you with an exceptionally juicy chicken breast. However, it does add a bit more time to preparing your chicken.
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If you have the extra time to brine your chicken, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of kosher salt over your chicken breasts and let the dry brine in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.
Can I marinate my chicken breasts?
Marinating your chicken breasts is another great way to add extra flavor to your chicken breast. You can marinate your chicken breasts for 30 minutes or up to over night depending on how much time you have. We love our teriyaki chicken marinade or our flavorful balsamic chicken marinade, too. Check out more chicken marinades below!
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What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken?
When it comes to sides to serve with your air fryer chicken, we’ve got you covered. You can serve the chicken breasts along side roasted vegetables or on top of any tasty salad.
6 Chicken Breast Marinades
You are going to love these 6 Easy Chicken Marinades. They’ll infuse your chicken breast with flavor and they’re so easy to put together! Meat Thermometer Below are some of our favorite sides to serve with this air fryer chicken. Baked Potato Salad- This baked potato salad is loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, hard-boiled egg, and a dill pickle sauce! It’s the perfect potato salad to serve at your next BBQ or party. Air Fryer Zucchini- This perfectly cooked Air Fryer Zucchini is tossed in garlic and parmesan cheese and comes out so tasty! Chicken Cesar Salad- Make a restaurant-quality chicken Caesar salad with a homemade caesar salad dressing in less than 30 minutes. Mexican Quinoa Salad- Make this light and refreshing Mexican quinoa salad made with cooked quinoa, plump cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a limey vinaigrette.
Storage Options
You can store this air fryer chicken in an air tight container for up to 5 days. Chicken Parmesan
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