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How to make air fryer chicken breasts that are perfectly tender and moist. They’re flavorful, easy to make and super versatile. Enjoy right away for a simple dinner or use for meal prep throughout the week.
Sometimes thinking of what to serve for dinner feels like more of a chore than actually making dinner itself. Enter air fryer chicken breasts. This recipe is so easy to make and uses pantry staple items so it’s perfect in a pinch! Plus, its super versatile and can be used in so many recipes that you’ll come back to this recipe time and time again!
Isaac and I make a version of this dinner multiple times a week, especially when we’re both really busy. Its just dependable like that! The chicken always comes out moist and flavorful and it’s easy to serve with other meal prep items like rice and veggies for a healthy meal.
pro tip! Look for a package that has two equally sized chicken breasts so they will cook evenly.
Start by gathering your ingredients. Whisk together the oil, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl and then set it aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. In a third bowl, pour the marinade over the chicken breasts and then liberally rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
Preheat or turn your air fryer on to 375ºF and add the seasoned chicken breasts to the air fryer basket and cook for 18-22 minutes. You’ll want to make sure you flip the chicken about halfway through to ensure even cooking. The chicken breasts need to reach 165ºF on the inside, so keep in mind your cook time will vary depending on the size of each breast.
Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and let the chicken rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
That depends on your air fryer! Some recommend preheating and others do not require it. Check your owners’ manual to see what they recommend. If you don’t have a preheat setting, just set your air fryer to the required temperature about 3 minutes before adding your food.
It depends on the size of your basket. You’ll want to make sure you don’t overcrowd the basket or your food will not get crispy. You may need to cook in batches.
I do not recommend using aerosol spray on your air fryer! Like most non-stick items, it’s best to avoid sprays like Pam as it can mess with the finish.
The beauty of this air fryer recipe is that it produces super flavorful chicken that you can use in a variety of ways! Here are some ideas for easy week night dinners and meal prep!
Air fryer chicken is a perfect meal prep option and will store both in the fridge and the freezer nicely!
Just prepare the chicken as the recipe states, let it cool slightly and then put it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
If you are going to freeze it, I suggest portioning out your chicken ahead of time and freezing individually, that way you can just take out the container or ziplock containing what you need instead of all of it at once! Even better? Pre-shred or chop for easier defrosting. The chicken will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to use your freezer air fryer chicken, place it in the fridge about 24 hours before you want to use it so it has time to thaw.
Be sure to check out all of the popular chicken recipes and the full collection of the air fryer recipes here on EBF!
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Absolutely delicious!! Made it exactly how Brittany published the recipe. We are adding this into our rotation – thank you!! Love your website!!
Woo!! Happy to hear this, Mary. So glad everyone enjoyed this chicken. Thanks for the review!
I’m not a huge chicken fan but I will be now. This is such an easy recipe I found it hard to believe it would come out with such flavor and moisture. Easy to meal prep and add to any dish for extra protein. I omitted the mustard and it was great!
Happy to hear you enjoyed this air fryer chicken breast, Melissa. Thanks for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
This was so easy and so delicious! A few simple steps and no long marinade time. My husband and I loved it! We’ll definitely being making this again!
Yay!! Happy to hear this air fryer chicken was a hit, Mary. Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
Yum!! This was so good. The marinade made the chicken taste so good. It was so JUICY. I will definitely make this again.
Steve
How long did you leave chicken in the marinade?
Hey Joni! When I made this I didn’t let the chicken marinade for long. After adding the marinade I immediately rubbed on the dry seasonings and put it in the air fryer. That said, you can totally let the chicken marinade for 1-2 hours or overnight to soak up more of the flavors.