Description
A healthy twist on a classic favorite, this easy air fryer chicken recipe results in juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts with a hint of garlic.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Rub the marinade all over the chicken breasts and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and preheat for about 5 minutes.
- Air fry: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
Marinate the chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor and consider using fresh herbs instead of dried.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg