Air Fryer Chicken Breast: Juicy and Buttery in 20 Minutes
Tender and juicy chicken breast, quickly cooked in the air fryer with butter and spices.
Steps
- 1
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- 2
Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Brush each chicken breast on both sides with the seasoned butter mixture.
- 4
Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overlapping.
- 5
Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Shopping list
4 boneless chicken breasts, 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
Recipe story
Chicken breast is a versatile protein popular in cuisines worldwide. In American cooking, butter is often used to keep meat moist. This recipe combines the modern technique of air frying with classic flavors, resulting in a quick and tasty dish.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
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