Description
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this Juicy Chicken Breast Air Fryer recipe is everything you love about fried chicken but made healthier and faster in the air fryer. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a high-protein lunch, or just healthy food ideas, this easy recipe delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, it’s one of those must-have easy dinner recipes that keeps everyone happy.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1 large egg
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, Italian seasoning, or cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pound them to a uniform thickness of about 1/2 inch.
2. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season both sides with the spice blend.
4. In one bowl, whisk the egg. In another, pour the breadcrumbs or panko.
5. Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumbs.
6. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
7. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
8. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
10. Serve hot with your favorite sides or slice for salads and sandwiches.
Notes
Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps retain moisture and makes it easier to slice.
Lightly spraying the breaded chicken with oil before air frying gives you a crispier crust.
Don’t skip preheating the air fryer—it helps seal the coating for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg