Description
This air fryer grilled chicken recipe delivers juicy, smoky, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts with crispy edges in just 20 minutes of cooking using simple pantry spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs chicken breast portions (about 6 small breasts)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1¾ tsp salt
- 1¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place in a bowl.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken and coat evenly.
- Rub seasoning mixture onto all sides of the chicken.
- Lightly oil the air fryer basket and preheat to 380°F if needed.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip each piece.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry ensures a crispy exterior. Do not overcrowd the basket. Use a thermometer for perfect doneness and let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer grilled chicken, juicy chicken breast, quick dinner, healthy chicken, air fryer recipe