Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(120)
Ingredients
2-4 servings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (Morton table salt recommended for coating)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut the chicken into thin pieces: Cut each chicken breast into thin, flat pieces. Pat the chicken breasts dry if they have a lot of moisture.
Step 2
Coat the chicken with spices: Toss the spices together so they’re mixed well; sprinkle mixture over the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the oil and toss thoroughly to coat the chicken.
Step 3
Air fry: Preheat the air fryer. Place the chicken on the air fryer basket / grate in an even layer, leaving a bit of space for air to circulate around. Air fry the chicken at 415 degrees for 10 minutes. If you have larger pieces of chicken, go closer to 13 minutes. Ensure an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Step 4
You're done! Yum! Let it rest for a moment; then slice into it and enjoy. Serve hot, juicy, golden browned, and full of flavor.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Salt Depends on The Amount of Chicken:
3/4 teaspoon table salt for 1 pound of chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon table salt for 1.5 pounds.
Marinating:
Let the chicken sit with the spices for up to 24 hours in the fridge, but add cornstarch just before air frying.
Paprika:
Follow the amounts as written for a perfect blend. Experiment with other paprika ratios as desired.
Cheat Code for the Seasoning:
Use McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning blend as an alternative spice mix.
Amazing Gochujang Dipping Sauce:
Mix mayo, gochujang sauce, grated garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
