Air Fryer Chicken Breast: Juicy and Buttery in 20 Minutes
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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.

Time⏱️ 20 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts — 4 (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
butter — 2 tablespoons (28g)
garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon
salt — 1/2 teaspoon
black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
2Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3Brush each chicken breast on both sides with the seasoned butter mixture.
4Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overlapping.
5Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6Remove 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