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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
- 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
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
Transfer the chicken breast to a plate and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 112.88 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 7.27 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 2.2 g 1%
- Total Fat 8.9 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.58 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 52.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.54 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 32.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast is made with 5 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 112.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast healthy?
- Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 112.88 calories and 7.27 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.23 g (6% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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