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Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside. Using a simple blend of spices and avocado oil, the thinly sliced chicken breasts cook quickly in the air fryer, making this a fast, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (Morton table salt preferred)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Chicken & Oil

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (increase spices by 1.5x if using 1.5 pounds)

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken: Cut each chicken breast into thin, flat pieces, roughly 3-4 pieces per breast if using 1 pound total. Pat dry to remove excess moisture to help the seasoning adhere better.
  2. Season the chicken: Mix all the spices together thoroughly. Sprinkle the spice blend over the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the avocado oil and toss everything well, using your hands or tongs, so all pieces are evenly coated. You may let it rest briefly, but it can go directly into the air fryer.
  3. Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 415°F (210°C). Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them to promote airflow. Cook for 10 minutes, or up to 13 minutes if your pieces are larger, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is nicely crisp on the outside.
  4. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken and let it rest for a moment to retain juices. Slice if needed and enjoy immediately. The chicken taste fantastic plain or dipped in a house-made gochujang sauce.

Notes

  • For best results, slice the chicken thinly to ensure quick, even cooking and maximum crispiness.
  • If using more than 1 pound of chicken, adjust the spice quantities by 1.5x for proper seasoning.
  • Serve with a spicy gochujang dipping sauce for added flavor.
  • Use fine salt such as Morton table salt to better coat the chicken.
  • Ensure the air fryer basket isn’t overcrowded to allow air circulation and even cooking.

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