Description
Air Fryer Chicken Breast is your go-to recipe for juicy, tender chicken with a perfectly crispy exterior. This versatile dish elevates simple ingredients to restaurant-quality flavors, guaranteed to impress at weeknight dinners or special occasions. With easy preparation and quick cooking, it’s perfect for busy cooks looking to create memorable meals with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer; cook for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through.
- While chicken cooks, whisk soy sauce and honey together in a bowl.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing; drizzle with sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg