Juicy on the inside and a little crispy on the outside, we'll walk you through exactly how to cook chicken breasts in the air fryer. Plus, we've rounded up 30 extra easy air fryer chicken recipes for any occasion. The best healthy air fryer recipes for beginners!
Pat the chicken breasts with a paper towel to remove any water.
Rub or brush the breasts with avocado oil. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning (or other seasoning of choice).
Place chicken in the air fryer and cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Be sure to preheat your air fryer if required.
Flip the chicken breasts and cook on the other side for 10 more minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165° Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
If you know how much your individual breasts weigh, you can follow the general cooking times below. Times noted are for boneless, skinless chicken breasts: