Description
Learn how to make delicious and juicy air fryer chicken with this simple recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this chicken dish is a quick and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning paste over the chicken breasts.
- Cook in the air fryer: Place chicken in the air fryer basket, cook for 16–18 mins, flipping halfway.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For juicier results, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.
- You can also use chicken thighs for a slightly richer flavor and shorter cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
