Description
A quick and easy air fryer chicken recipe that is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken in the mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 7–8 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to enhance the crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure juicy results. Let the chicken rest to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg