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
- 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
- Protein 7.27 g Moderate
- Carbs 2.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 17.58 mg Moderate
- Sodium 52.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.54 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.12 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source
- Potassium 32.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.