How long do I cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer?

Air fry the chicken breasts at 200C/400F for 11-12 minutes, turning once halfway through.

What should the internal temperature of the chicken be?

The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 75C/167F to ensure it's fully cooked.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 360 g chicken breasts ((2 breasts, about 180g each)); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or use garlic salt, but omit the regular salt); 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp light brown sugar (optional, for caramelization); 1 tbsp neutral oil

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Original video by Kitchen Sanctuary on YouTube3:38

About this recipe

This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and easy way to get juicy, flavorful chicken on your table in just 15 minutes. With a simple seasoning mix and the air fryer method, you can achieve perfectly cooked chicken breasts that are tender and delicious.

Nikki from Kitchen Sanctuary shares her tips for ensuring the chicken stays moist and flavorful, making this dish a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredient notes

Use 2 chicken breasts, about 180g each (total 360g).
For garlic powder, you can substitute with garlic salt, but omit the regular salt if you do.

Tips from Kitchen Sanctuary’s video

Bash the chicken breasts lightly with a rolling pin to even out the thickness without flattening them too much. This helps them cook evenly.
Ensure the chicken breasts are not too large; ideally, they should be around 175g to 200g each for the best results. Larger breasts may require longer cooking times.
Cook the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.

Good to know

How long do I cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer?: Air fry the chicken breasts at 200C/400F for 11-12 minutes, turning once halfway through.
What should the internal temperature of the chicken be?: The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 75C/167F to ensure it's fully cooked.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Kitchen Sanctuary: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 15 minutes

Ingredients

360 g chicken breasts — (2 breasts, about 180g each)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder — or use garlic salt, but omit the regular salt
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp light brown sugar — optional, for caramelization
1 tbsp neutral oil

Steps

1
Place the chicken breasts in a plastic sandwich bag or between two pieces of baking paper.
2
Bash a few times with a rolling pin to even out the thickness without flattening the chicken too much.
3
Mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and sugar in a medium bowl.
4
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to fully coat the chicken.
5
Drizzle the oil over the chicken and toss to fully coat.
6
Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space in between for good airflow.
7
Air fry at 200C/400F for 11-12 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Ensure the chicken is no longer pink in the middle (internal temp 75C/167F).
8
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.