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It seems like boneless skinless chicken is turning into a fast food! The air fryer makes dinner time a breeze, with its fast cooking times, using very little oil, and easy clean up. If you have an air fryer basket rack to use as part of your oven, these are simple to turn halfway through. Simply flip the entire basket. Otherwise, use your tongs. Still sooo easy!
You’re going to love this fast and tasty protein to base your meal around. As long as you’re using the air fryer, try the chicken with another easy air fryer recipe, Roasted Asian Broccoli. Or with mashed potatoes and green beans for a traditional pairing. Or try it with a broccoli salad and cauliflower rice for lighter fare. This is also an easy way to add protein to a chopped or tossed salad, and you can customize each person’s preferences for protein with the salad.
Is Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Healthy?
Some folks serve chicken a few times a week, and this is a healthier, faster option since it’s air fried rather than fried or (gasp) deep-fried. Chicken breasts seem to be easily available in smaller, thinner portions, more in keeping with reasonable protein recommendations for a single serving.
How Long Does It Take to Cook Chicken in an Air fryer?
The important thing is to get the internal temperature to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This recipe calls for 9 minutes on each side. This is going to be variable, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, in particular the thickness. Pounding the thick end until it is closer to the thickness of the thin end is one option. When shopping for this recipe, pay close attention to the size of the cuts, as you want them uniform so they’ll cook at the same time.
Another variable is the air fryer. Newer ovens include an integral air fryer, freeing up valuable counter space. This feature is especially useful with an air fryer basket and crisper tray. If you don’t own the air fryer basket yet, I’ve used a steel pan on the top rack, but you may need to experiment with your particular equipment to be sure you’re going to get enough airflow around the food. And put the basket on your wish list, you won’t regret it!
INGREDIENTS
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Poultry seasoning (optional)
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat
Get the air fryer ready at 360°F.
Season
Spray and season chicken breasts.
Air fry chicken, flip halfway, until fully cooked.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
This is a great item to make extras of, so you can use it for a grilled chicken salad during the week. Four days is about the maximum, so if it’s going to be longer than that, place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze it. The freezer is also a good option to use right from the start. This way you have a very cold piece of chicken if you are packing it in your lunch to reheat for a tossed salad with chicken.
This can be reheated using the air fryer again. This time preheat the air fryer as usual, but you’ll only need about 4 minutes to get the chicken heated through. As always, cooked foods should be kept either hot or cold, so heat or cool quickly for safety. This chicken can also be microwaved for 45–60 seconds, or reheated in the oven along with other foods if it’s a leftovers sort of meal.
This chicken can easily be prepared and then served cold up to three days later. As part of a chicken salad or chicken salad sandwich, this will work perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
This air fryer chicken will go well with smashed potatoes, another quick but healthy and fun recipe. Add broccoli grape salad, and you’ve got a delicious meal that will look and taste like you fussed.
Easy Air Fryer Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Poultry seasoning optional
- Cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
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Spray each side of the chicken breasts with cooking spray.
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Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and optional poultry seasoning.
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Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
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Cook the chicken for 9 minutes, then flip each breast over.
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Continue to cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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