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Quick and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Hazel
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Learn how to make a quick and juicy air fryer chicken breast with this easy recipe. Perfect for a delicious and healthy meal in no time!


Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (25g) 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 coated.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs with all the spices until they are well mixed.
  3. Press each chicken cutlet into the spiced bread crumb mixture, then place them in your air fryer basket.
  4. Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping the pieces after the first 7 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  5. Sprinkle olive oil over the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and add your preferred spices.
  6. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket with the breast side facing down and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning them over at the halfway mark with tongs.
  7. Once the time is up, promptly take the chicken out of the air fryer to prevent it from drying out, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Mix bread crumbs with grated Parmesan for extra crunch.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste – more cayenne for heat, less salt for lower sodium.
  • Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket for juicy chicken – cook in batches if needed.