Simple Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Name: Simple Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

This is the fastest and easiest way to cook juicy chicken breasts for any weeknight meal.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 15, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

The air fryer has quickly become my go to tool for getting dinner on the table without any fuss. I love how these chicken breasts turn out golden on the outside while staying tender and juicy on the inside, making them a perfect addition to salads, wraps, or grain bowls.

To get the best results, remember to pound your chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through perfectly. If you have a few extra minutes, soaking the chicken in a simple saltwater brine will make a huge difference in the moisture, but even without it, you will have a delicious meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

7Instructions

1
Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet until they are an even thickness throughout.
2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and brush both sides with olive oil.
3
In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together.
4
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
5
Place the chicken into your air fryer basket in a single layer.
6
Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
7
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To keep it moist when reheating, add a tiny splash of water or broth before popping it back in the air fryer or microwave. This chicken is wonderful sliced cold over a fresh garden salad for lunch the next day.

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