This succulent, golden Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Grilled Chicken is lightly flavoured with Spices and is juicy all the way through because of one tiny trick. This is an easy recipe that is fast to make and the chicken is incredibly delicious.
Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast
This lovely air fryer chicken breast can be made in any Air Fryer but for this recipe I used the Ninja Air Fryer.
This juicy boneless skinless Chicken Breast is delicately seasoned, healthy and an easy midweek meal. It is also really handy to have it around to add to Salads or Sandwiches.
It is easy to overcook Chicken Breast and for it to become dry, bland, rubbery and pretty much inedible.
Ingredients in Air fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
There are very few ingredients needed in this recipe and you can always adapt the spices and seasonings to your taste. You can also use a pre brought spice mix.
This is what I used:
Chicken Breast – When prepped in the correct way, Chicken Breast remains juicy on the inside and it takes on flavour incredibly well.
Smoked or Sweet Paprika
Dry Parsley
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper
Oil – Olive or Veg
Cayenne Pepper
Lemon Juice
How to make it
Lightly pound the chicken breast to flatten slightly and to make sure it is the same thickness all over.
Season the chicken and set aside for 30 minutes.
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and smother over the Chicken.
Cook the chicken at 180 C for 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook for 3 – 8 minutes more.
Rest for 5 minutes then tuck in!
How long to Air Fry Chicken
The amount of time it takes for the chicken breast to cook through depends on the size and thickness of the Chicken Breast.
It can vary between 7 – 17 minutes!
A small Breast that is around 150g and not very thick will only need 5 minutes and then you just adjust the time according to the weight and thickness of the meat.
3 Tips to make the BEST Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
Thickness – Pound the Chicken Breast to an even thickness so it cooks evenly all over. Do this by either with a rolling pin in a ziplock bag or between 2 sheets of cling film or paper. This also helps to tenderise the meat.
Best Temperature – I like to cook at 180 – 190C when using an Air Fryer. This is because an Air Fryer uses convection for cooking food and is quite powerful so the heat doesn’t need to be as high.
Brining – Dry brining the Chicken for 30 minutes beforehand means you get moist chicken. This isn’t absolutely necessary but it does make for a really juicy and evenly flavoured Chicken Breast. To do this, simply add Salt to the Chicken and set aside for 30 minutes.
How to make sure the Chicken is not overcooked
You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the Chicken. It should be around 70 – 75 C. It will continue to cook whilst resting too.
Some ideas on how to use Air Fried Chicken
Here are some easy ways to use the Chicken once cooked –
Add it to your favourite Salad and drizzle with a dressing you enjoy or even some Sauce.
Chop and add to Pasta or Pasta Bakes.
Add to a Wrap or Sandwich.
Add as a topping to a Pizza.
Chop and then stir into a stir fry.
Add to a Quiche.
Serve with Rice!
How to store
Fridge – Place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place in the microwave or gently rewarm chicken in the air fryer or oven at 175 C. Keep a close eye on it.
Freezer – Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and gently reheat in the microwave or airfryer using the instructions below.
How to cook Frozen Boneless Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer
To cook frozen Chicken Breast in an Air Fryer, drizzle with Oil and add seasoning of choice (If not already seasoned
Preheat the air fryer to 180 C.
Spray the air fryer basket with an oil spray then air fry for 15 – 20 minutes, flipping midway.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
This succulent, golden Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Grilled Chicken is lightly flavoured with Spices and is juicy all the way through because of one tiny trick. This is an easy recipe that is fast to make and the chicken is incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Breast Boneless, Skinless
- ½ tsp Salt
Marinade
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Veg Oil
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 - 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch Dry Parsley
Instructions
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Pop the Chicken Breast in a ziplock bag and pound with a rolling pin an even thickness. (Around a pound coin in thickness).
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Add to a bowl with salt andset aside for 30 minutes. (Optional).
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Combine all the ingredients for the mariande in a small bowl and mix together.
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Allow to come to room temperature then, add the marinade to the Chicken spreading thoroughly with your hands.
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Preheat the air fryer to 180 C.
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Place the chicken inside the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes.
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Now carefully flip. I use tongs for this. Close the air fryer and cook for a further 3 - 8 minutes. This depends on the size/thickness of the meat. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the Chicken. It should be around 70 - 75 C. It will continue to cook whilst resting too.
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Place the chicken in a plate and leave to rest for 5 - 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
3 Tips to make Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Thickness - Pound the Chicken Breast to an even thickness so it cooks evenly all over. Do this by either with a rolling pin in a ziplock bag or between 2 sheets of cling film or paper. This also helps to tenderise the meat.
Best Temperature - I like to cook at 180 - 190C when using an Air Fryer. This is because an Air Fryer uses convection for cooking food and is quite powerful so the heat doesn't need to be as high.
Brining - Dry brining the Chicken for 30 minutes beforehand means you get moist chicken. This isn't absolutely necessary but it does make for a really juicy and evenly flavoured Chicken Breast. To do this, simply add Salt to the Chicken and set aside for 30 minutes.
How to make sure the Chicken is not overcooked
You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the Chicken. It should be around 70 - 75 C. It will continue to cook whilst resting too.
How to store
Fridge - Place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place in the microwave or gently rewarm chicken in the air fryer or oven at 175 C. Keep a close eye on it.
Freezer - Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and gently reheat in the microwave or airfryer using the instructions below.
How to cook Frozen Boneless Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer
To cook frozen Chicken Breast in an Air Fryer, drizzle with Oil and add seasoning of choice (If not already seasoned
Preheat the air fryer to 180 C.
Spray the air fryer basket with an oil spray then air fry for 15 - 20 minutes, flipping midway.
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