Seasoned Chicken Breast in Air Fryer – Quick and Juicy Recipe
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Seasoned Chicken Breast in Air Fryer – Quick and Juicy Recipe

Tender and flavorful chicken breast cooked in an air fryer with a blend of smoked spices and herbs. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Time⏱️ 25 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken breasts (pieces) — 4 (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
canola oil (or vegetable oil) — 1/2 tablespoon (7ml)
salt — 1 teaspoon (5g)
garlic powder — 1.5 teaspoons (4.5g)
sweet smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
dried mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary) — 2 teaspoons (2g)
ground black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon (1g)
rice (optional, for serving)
green vegetables like broccoli or green beans (optional, for serving)

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Brush the chicken breasts with canola oil on all sides.
2In a bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried herbs, and black pepper. Spread the mixture on a plate.
3Roll each chicken breast in the spice mixture, pressing lightly to adhere, then place them in the air fryer basket.
4Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 18-20 minutes, turning the breasts halfway through (after 10 minutes). Check internal temperature – it should reach 70°C (160°F).
5Serve the chicken breast with rice and green vegetables or a salad, as desired.

🛒 Shopping List

4 chicken breasts, 1/2 tbsp canola oil, 1 tsp salt, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika, 2 tsp mixed dried herbs, 1/2 tsp black pepper. Optional: rice, green vegetables (broccoli, green beans) or salad.