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Basic Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This recipe guides you in cooking Air Fryer Chicken Breast perfectly every time. It is succulent, flavorful, quick, and versatile, suitable for eating alone or as a base for other dishes.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 650 g Chicken breast approx 4, cut in half lengthways (so you end up with 2 very thin fillets from each piece of chicken)
For the coating
  • 6 tsp Paprika
  • 6 tsp Dark brown sugar
  • 4 tsp Garlic granules
  • 3 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. While you’re prepping the chicken, put the air fryer on to preheat at 200℃/400F.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways (so you end up with 2 very thin fillets per breast).
  3. Make the coating by mixing the spices in a bowl, then add your chicken pieces and coat well.
  4. Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Carefully place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked through (the timings will depend on how thick the chicken pieces are, always check with a thermometer to be sure). Turn over halfway.

Notes

This recipe is ideal for busy parents and home cooks looking for convenient, delicious, and healthy chicken recipes that can easily be prepared in an air fryer. It fits well into family meal planning and offers a quick cooking method without sacrificing flavor.

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