Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This air fryer chicken breast recipe is easy to make, flavorful and results in perfectly tender and moist chicken every time. It makes for a simple and healthy dinner option and is perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken breast
Servings: 2
- 2 chicken breasts about 1 lb
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Whisk together oil, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl and set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Pour marinade over chicken breasts.
Liberally rub seasoning on both sides of chicken.
Preheat air fryer if required. Add chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook on 375°F for 18-22 minutes, until cooked fully, flipping once halfway. You want the chicken breasts to be 165°F on the inside. Cook time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
Once cooked, remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy chicken immediately or let cool, package in storage containers and save for later use.
Serving: 1 chicken breast | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g