Description
This air fryer fried chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with a crispy coating, all without the excess oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and coat each breast in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray both sides of the chicken breasts with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces or sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 30
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