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This Air Fryer Chicken Breast Is Shockingly Tender


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 22–25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A simple yet incredibly juicy air fryer chicken breast made with pantry spices and cooked to perfection in minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (67 oz / 170200 g each)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)

  • 1 teaspoon paprika (3 g)

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (1 g)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (1 g)


Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and pound lightly to even thickness if needed.

  • Coat chicken with olive oil and season evenly on both sides.

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).

  • Cook chicken for 9 minutes, flip, then cook another 7–9 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and always let the chicken rest before slicing.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16–18 minutes