This easy method for cooking up juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts is perfectly seasoned with garlic and oregano, and loved by all.
This air fryer chicken recipe is made in less than 30 minutes and goes perfectly with Easy Rainbow Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
Air fryer dinner recipes have saved us so much time during the busy school week! This is a super easy way to make chicken in an airy fryer.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
I love this method of cooking chicken breasts because it turns out so juicy, just like my Oven Baked Chicken Breast! I chose simple seasonings like garlic, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper so that the chicken can go with milder-tasting food like Easy Orzo Pasta or more flavorful food like Asparagus Pasta Salad.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- Chicken – boneless skinless breasts, about 8 oz each.
- Garlic Powder
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt and Pepper
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
The cook time is pretty short on these, it’s important to remember the rest time after!
Prepare Chicken
Use the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin or even a heavy pot to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
Season Chicken
Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil on both sides, then season the chicken with the salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
Cook Chicken
Place the chicken breast smooth side down in an even layer in the air fryer.
Cook at 400 ℉ for 6 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉.
Rest Chicken
Remove chicken from air fryer and let rest on a plate, loosely covered with foil for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
- Pounding the chicken helps to tenderize the meat, as well as evening out the thickness so the chicken cooks evenly.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps the meat proteins to relax and become tender again, as well as letting the juices distribute into the meat.
- You can substitute oregano for basil or Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- A sprinkle of onion powder or red pepper flakes would add a little more flavor and spice!
Make Ahead and Storage
You can easily make this air fryer chicken ahead of time!
Refrigerate: Once cooked and cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Once cooled, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
What To Serve with Air Fryer Chicken
- Potatoes – Crispy Baked Potato Skins, Creamy Red Potato Salad, The BEST Mashed Potatoes
- Pasta – Classic Italian Pasta Salad, Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad, Asparagus Pasta Salad
- Veggies – Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Cheesy Zucchini Rice with Bacon, Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Common Questions
Yes! As long as it gets cooked to the temperature of 165℉, it is perfectly safe to cook raw chicken in an air fryer.
It depends on the size and thickness of the chicken. 2 chicken breasts 8 oz each will take about 10-15 minutes to cook at 400 ℉.
Yes, it is best to have a little oil on the chicken to prevent sticking.
Yes, most bigger cuts meat need a turn in the air fryer for even cooking.
More Juicy Chicken Recipes
We love easy chicken dinner recipes because they’re easy to adapt and are so versatile! Here are some of our family favorites.
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Garlic and Herb Chicken Thigh Recipe
- Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry
- Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
It is SO easy to make chicken in an air fryer, I hope you’ll give this recipe a try.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 8 oz. each
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Use a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy pot to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil on both sides, then season the chicken with the salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and paprika on both sides.
- Place chicken breast, smooth side down in even layer in air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees F. for 6 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove chicken from air fryer and let rest on a plate, loosely covered with foil for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
Fantastic, juicy chicken breast in the air fryer!