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Name: Quick and Tasty Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Plats principaux Volaille
Ingredients: 2 2 chicken breasts without bones and skin (about 150-200 g each); 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp herbs de Provence or dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 pinch pinch of Espelette pepper (optional for a slightly spicy flavor)

According to MenuCochon: The chicken breast cooked in an air fryer is extremely versatile. Here are some ideas for accompaniments: Crisp green salad with lemon vinaigrette Basmati rice or quinoa Grilled vegetables (zucchini, carrots, asparagus) Sweet potatoes fried in an air fryer Homemade mashed potatoes

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Rapide

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Poultry Main Dishes

Quick and Tasty Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

By Menucochon|

April 27, 2025

|Updated: Apr 5, 2026

Poultry Main Dishes

Quick and Tasty Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

By Menucochon|

April 27, 2025

|Updated: Apr 5, 2026

The air fryer chicken breast is a perfect solution for preparing a healthy, quick, and flavorful meal without sacrificing taste or texture. With an air fryer chicken breast, you can easily achieve a consistent and delightful cooking result. The air fryer allows you to cook the meat while achieving a crispy skin (if present) while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Whether you're short on time during the week or looking for a lighter option for your meals, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. In this recipe for air fryer chicken breast, we use a few simple spices to enhance the natural flavor of the chicken without making it dry or bland. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it perfectly suits all your cravings: salad, sandwich, wraps, or served with grilled vegetables. An air fryer chicken breast is truly the go-to choice for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Servings

250 kcal

Preparation

Instructions

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Seasonnement
Rub the olive oil onto the chicken breasts and coat well. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, herbes de Provence, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Uniformly sprinkle this spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts. Massage well so that the spices adhere.
Cooking in an air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F) for 3 minutes. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer on the air fryer basket, without overlapping. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts. Continue cooking for another 9 to 10 minutes. The chicken breast is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 75 °C (165 °F). Remove it from the basket and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting to retain all the juices.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Tips for success include preheating the air fryer and allowing the chicken to rest after cooking to retain juices.

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Serving Suggestions

This recipe proves that it is possible to cook a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal even when short on time. Thanks to the air fryer, you get perfectly cooked meat, tender on the inside and beautifully golden on the outside, with very little added fat. Feel free to incorporate this air fryer chicken breast recipe into your weekly meal planning: it's perfect for quick lunches, weekday dinners, or even to impress your guests during a casual dinner. An air fryer chicken breast, when done right, can truly elevate your meals. Try it, and your air fryer will quickly become your best kitchen ally!