This recipe for Split Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer is succulent, juicy, and oh-so-delicious. All you need are simple seasonings and basic ingredients to get a ton of flavor. Plus, you can also use this recipe to make air fryer chicken leg quarters!
Split Chicken Breast
Today I am sharing with you how to make my Air Fryer Split Chicken Breast Recipe that you can also use to make Leg Quarters in the Air Fryer. This is one of the easiest mid-week meals you can make. The air fryer does a great job of crisping up the skin and cooking it to perfection!
You won’t believe how easy it is to use this split chicken breast recipe to make chicken quarters in air fryer as well. It truly doesn’t matter if you are using split chicken breast or chicken leg quarters. They both cook equally well and make a fantastic dinner option.
Follow my recipe and weeknight dinner is served in less than 40 minutes!
Craving more Chicken Recipes? I’ve got you covered! Check out my AIR FRYER CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS, AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND GRAVY BISCUIT SANDWICH, and AIR FRYER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
- Only 3 ingredients
- 10 minutes of prep time!
- Family-friendly
- Easy recipe
- Great for any time of the week
Ingredients Needed for This Split Chicken Breast Recipe
- Split Chicken Breast or Leg Quarters
- Olive Oil
- Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend
How to Make Split Chicken Breast or Chicken Quarters in Air Fryer
Step 1: Prep the chicken
Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F on the air fryer setting. Rub the olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle it with your seasoning blend.
Step 2: Air fry chicken
Place the chicken leg quarters in air fryer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes — until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Plate the air fryer chicken quarters, serve, and enjoy!
Should I Remove the Skin for This Split Chicken Breast Recipe?
Nope! Leaving the skin on the air fryer chicken leg quarters helps lock in the moisture and juices from the meat. I don’t recommend removing the skin unless you absolutely want to.
How Can I Tell if Chicken Leg Quarters in Air Fryer Are Done?
You should insert a digital thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. When it reads 165 degrees F, your chicken leg quarters in air fryer are done!
How Long Do Air Fryer Chicken Quarters Last?
Once your chicken quarters in air fryer are done cooking, let them cool down before placing them in a sealed container. Poultry will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Can I Reheat Leg Quarters in the Air Fryer?
Of course! You can feel free to heat your air fryer chicken quarters at 370 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until hot.
More Easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- AIR FRYER LOADED CHICKEN NACHOS
- AIR FRYER CHINESE SESAME CHICKEN
- AIR FRYER, SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS
- CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS WITH BAKING POWDER
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Split Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer
Description
Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters, or split chicken breasts (bone-in)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- garlic & herb seasoning blend, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Rub the olive oil over the chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken.
- Place the Chicken into the air fryer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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Baltisraul
The leg quarters were on the large side so it took the full 25 min. Used the Olive Oil and dry Italian seasoning. It worked well and no reason not to make again soon!