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Air Fryer Garlic Paprika Chicken Breasts

Juicy, golden chicken breasts cooked fast at 400°F with simple pantry spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 chicken breasts
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and lightly pound the thicker end to an even 1 inch thickness.
  2. Rub chicken all over with olive oil.
  3. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, pressing spices in to adhere.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  5. Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between pieces.
  6. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  7. Flip chicken and air fry 6 to 8 minutes more, until the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
  8. Rest chicken on a plate for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

- If chicken breasts are very thick, butterfly them or pound to even thickness for tender, even cooking.
- If the outside browns too quickly, reduce temperature to 375°F for the final few minutes.
- Refrigerate cooked chicken in a shallow container for up to 4 days.