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air fryer chicken breasts

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These easy to make Air Fryer Chicken Breasts are marinated in Italian dressing then sprinkled with a few common pantry spices and air fried to tender perfection. So easy, tender, juicy and always a hit with family and friends. For an over the top well balanced meal serve with Air Fryer Asparagus and Roasted Parsnips. Or cut and use the tender pieces in Honey Mustard Chicken Snap Pea Salad.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For air fryer chicken breasts

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-8 ounces each)
  • 1 c
    italian dressing
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper

How To Make air fryer chicken breasts

  • 1
    Combine chicken breasts and Italian dressing in a large zipper bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  • 2
    In a small bowl combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Using tongs remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides evenly with the spices.
  • 3
    Preheat the air fryer at 380 degrees for 3-5 minutes. Place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer with some space between the breasts. Cook for 7 minutes then flip and cook for 7 more minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest loosely covered with an aluminum foil tent for 10 minutes.
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