Description
A simple and quick recipe for cooking boneless chicken in the air fryer, resulting in crispy, juicy chicken with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, boneless chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken