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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Enjoy perfectly juicy chicken breasts made effortlessly in your air fryer. This recipe ensures even cooking with minimal effort, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts) Choose similar-sized breasts for even cooking.
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fine black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
  2. In a gallon-size zipper bag, place the chicken breasts and add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, parsley, thyme, and tarragon.
  3. Seal the bag tightly, press out as much air as possible, and shake the bag gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. Remove the chicken from the bag and arrange them in the preheated air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
Cooking
  1. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes without opening the basket or flipping.
  2. Check the internal temperature of the thickest breast using a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer, avoid overcrowding the basket, and consider marinating the chicken for longer. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, as the chicken reheats beautifully.