Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast Fillets
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast Fillets feature a smoky, peppery rub that builds a crisp, charred-style crust while keeping the meat juicy inside. Paprika, thyme, cumin, and a touch of cayenne create warm heat and depth without overpowering. Serve for a quick weeknight Dinner with salads, rice, or roasted veggies when you want big flavor and minimal cleanup.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine paprika, thyme, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl; pour the mixture onto a large plate.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Rub oil over each chicken breast until completely coated, then press into the spice mixture to cover all sides. Let stand for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats. Place the chicken into the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air-fry the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Move the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 248.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 41.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.61 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 105.68 mg High
- Sodium 100.1 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.83 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.15 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 57.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate
- Potassium 110.47 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.1 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.