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Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken

Tender and juicy air fryer chicken breasts seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Brussels sprouts can be added to the basket as an optional side.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small Bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonItalian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • Brussels sproutsoptional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pat the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture evenly onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360°F if your model recommends preheating. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 360°F for 9 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken breasts; add Brussels sprouts to the basket if using. Cook an additional 9 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Notes
Originally Posted 10/28/2022
Updated 3/1/2025