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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast turns out juicy inside with a lightly crisp, well-seasoned exterior. A quick olive oil rub and simple garlic, salt, and pepper let the chicken shine, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it hot with vegetables, sliced over salads, or tucked into sandwiches.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves1
  • DifficultyEasy
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Brush both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil; season one side with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breast, seasoned-side down, in the air fryer basket and sprinkle the other side with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook in the preheated air fryer for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 9 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Transfer the chicken breast to a plate and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.