Really Good Air Fryer Chicken (Edit recipe)

This air fryer chicken recipe makes the most flavorful chicken from being coated in pantry staple spices. The inside is tender and juicy, with a slightly crispy exterior– you'll never want to make chicken any other way! All you need is 15 minutes and a few basic ingredients!

3 minutes

12 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	658
Fat:	37 g
Carbohydrates:	6 g
Protein:	69 g
Cholesterol:	210 g
Sodium:	1015 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.

by Christina

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Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

1.5 lb Chicken Breast, boneless skinless, sliced thin
3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 tsp Paprika
.5 tsp Garlic Powder
.5 tsp Onion Powder
.5 tsp dried Oregano
.75 tsp Salt
.5 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp Cornstarch

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels– you want them as dry as possible on the outside.
Stir the spices and cornstarch together in a medium mixing bowl. Then, add the chicken and olive oil and toss together until completely coated. I find your hands work best, though you can use tongs too!)
Place the chicken in the air fryer in an even layer, giving some room around each piece for air to circulate. Cook for 12 minutes at 400°F until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: This is a perfect make-ahead recipe. Store the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze cooked or uncooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator– if uncooked, continue with step 3. Can I use a different cut of chicken? You can, any cut will work– thighs, breasts, drums, wings, but keep in mind that the cooking time may vary. You want the cuts to be roughly the same size for even cooking. The spice mixture works for 1.5 pounds of chicken.