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20 Minute Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

20 Minute Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover how to make juicy air fryer chicken breast in just 20 minutes! This easy recipe will revolutionize your weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • – 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets
  • – 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • – 1/2 cup (25 g) dried bread crumbs
  • – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
  • – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) dried chili powder
  • – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper
  • – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder
  • – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) onion powder
  • – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
  • – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt


Instructions

  1. Place the sliced chicken cutlets in a bowl and pour olive oil over them, ensuring they are thoroughly covered.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until they are well blended.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned bread crumbs, then arrange them in your air fryer basket.
  4. Set the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping them over after the initial 7 minutes; adjust cooking time according to the thickness of the chicken.
  5. Pour oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle them with your choice of spices.
  6. Lay the spiced chicken breasts in the air fryer basket with the top side down and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning them over at the halfway mark with tongs.
  7. Once the timer goes off, promptly take the chicken out of the air fryer to prevent it from becoming dry. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Try using panko bread crumbs for added crunch.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper amount to your taste preference.
  • Marinate chicken in olive oil and spices for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.