Description
Golden, tender chicken breasts seasoned with pantry spices, cooked quickly in the air fryer for a flavorful, protein-rich meal ready in minutes. Ideal for fast weeknight dinners, meal prep, or healthy lunches.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for serving)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels
Even out thick pieces by pounding to uniform 3/4-1 inch thickness
In a bowl, blend garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using)
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, then evenly coat with seasoning mixture
Place chicken in air fryer basket and cook for 16 minutes, flipping halfway
Notes
Use an air fryer with a wire basket/tray for optimal cooking
Avoid overlapping chicken breasts in the basket for even browning
Verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer (165°F)
Taste test seasonings and adjust to preference
Add lemon juice and parsley after cooking for bright freshness
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 16
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 436mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 43mg