Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast Without Breading
Discover the Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast Without Breading, a quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a succulent meal. This recipe boasts tender, juicy chicken infused with a blend of delicious spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. With only 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, you can serve up a healthy dinner that’s both satisfying and versatile. Enjoy it with salads, grains, or veggies, or slice it for wraps—this air-fried chicken is bound to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (8 to 9 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pierce each side several times with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 139mg