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Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Juicy & Easy)

Tender, juicy chicken breast made in the air fryer—high-protein, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For Brining:

  • 0.25 cup Kosher salt Diamond Crystal preferred
  • 6 cups Lukewarm water

For the Chicken:

  • 4 medium Boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
  • Olive oil spray
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Method:

  • Pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
  • In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of lukewarm water and 0.25 cup kosher salt. Stir to dissolve.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the salted water and let them sit, refrigerated, for 1 to 1.5 hours to brine. Remove from water, pat dry with paper towels, and discard the brine.
  • In a small bowl, combine 0.75 teaspoon salt with the remaining spices (garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper). Spritz the chicken breasts with olive oil spray and rub all over. Then, rub the spice mix evenly over the chicken.
  • Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket. Air fry in batches at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes per side, for a total of 10 minutes, until browned on the outside and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

For larger chicken breasts, you may need to increase the cook time by a few minutes. Always ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).