Description
No more boring chicken breasts, this boneless air fryer chicken breast recipe will give you perfectly juicy chicken every time!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
kosher salt, see notes
4smallboneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
olive oil spray
3/4teaspoongarlic powder
3/4teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoondried parsley
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/8cayenne pepper
Instructions
Air Fryer Method:
Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of lukewarm water and add 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt, stir to dissolve.
- Add the chicken breasts to the water and let them sit, refrigerated 1 to 1 1/2 hours to brine. Remove from water, pat dry with paper towels and discard the water.
In a small bowl combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, with the remaining spices. Spritz the chicken with oil and rub all over, then rub the spice mix over the chicken.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket and air fry in batches 380F 5 minutes on each side, 10 minutes total until browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside. See notes below for larger breasts.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Heat an oven safe or cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is very hot.
- Place the chicken on the hot skillet, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 to 10 minutes. The safe minimum internal temperature for cooked chicken breast is 165°F (73.9°C) as measured with a food thermometer.
Last Step:
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