Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast
Description
Juicy, golden thin chicken breasts made in the air fryer in about 10 minutes, seasoned with an easy smoked paprika and garlic blend. No breading needed.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 4 cutlets, ½ inch thick)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pound any thick spots to an even ½ inch.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry, brush both sides with olive oil, and sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the thickest part reads 165°F.
- Rest 3 minutes before slicing or serving.
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Meat mallet, optional
Notes
Cook times vary by thickness and air fryer model; see the chart above. From frozen, add about 50% to the cook time. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3–4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 659mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg