Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast! This recipe transforms ordinary chicken into a juicy, golden-brown delicacy that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is easy to make and requires minimal cleanup. Enjoy it alongside salads, grains, or all on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients.
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the spices into the chicken.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Remove from air fryer and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg