Air Fryer Chicken Breast - Easy and Juicy

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 boneless

  skinless chicken breasts (butterfly them if too thick)
• Marinade/Brine of your choice

  at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight
• Seasoning blend of your choice

  e.g., olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder

Instructions

• 1 Start by marinating or brining the chicken breasts to enhance their flavor and
  juiciness.
• 2 Allow them to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, but for even better results,
  marinate them overnight.
• 3 Choose your preferred seasoning blend and prepare it in a large bowl. For
  instance, a mixture of olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper flakes, onion powder, and
  garlic powder can work well.
• 4 If the chicken breasts are overly thick, consider butterflying them to ensure
  even cooking.
• 5 Place the chicken breasts into the seasoning mixture and coat them thoroughly,
  ensuring all sides are well covered. Allow the chicken to marinate in the
  seasoned mixture for some time.
• 6 Preheat your Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C).
• 7 Once the Air Fryer is heated, place the marinated chicken breasts into the fryer
  basket.
• 8 The cooking time will vary, but the goal is to achieve an internal temperature
  of around 150°F (65.5°C) for the chicken.
• 9 This may take roughly 15 minutes, but be sure to turn the chicken over halfway
  through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
• 10 After removing the chicken from the Air Fryer, let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  This resting period allows the residual heat to finish cooking the chicken from
  within, while also retaining its natural juices.
• 11 Once rested, your juicy Air Fryer chicken breasts are ready to be enjoyed. You
  can serve them with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes and roasted
  veggies.

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