Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer is the perfect way to enjoy juicy, full of flavour chicken.
Servings: 4
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts increase accordingly
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or seasoning of your choice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the air fryer at 180°C (360°F).
- 2. Brush or spray each chicken breast with oil.
- 3. Season one side (the smooth side) of each chicken breast.
- 4. Place each chicken breast (smooth side down) in the air fryer basket. Season the other side.
- 5. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
- 6. After 10 minutes turn the chicken breasts over to allow them to cook on both sides. Depending on the size of the chicken you may only need to cook them for a further 5 minutes - try not to overcook them, chicken breasts in particular can dry out quickly.
- 7. Check the chicken is cooked all the way through - use a meat thermometer if necessary.
- 8. Leave the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
Notes
Cooking Times
Cooking times will vary depending on your air fryer and the size of the chicken breasts. Use the following times as a guide:
- 150g - 200g: 16 to 18 minutes
- 200g - 300g: 18 to 20 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1253mg
