Description
This Crispy Chicken Breast in Air Fryer recipe delivers golden, crunchy perfection with juicy, tender meat inside. A quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up breading station with beaten eggs in one bowl and breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve when golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs and spray with cooking oil.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored for 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: crispy chicken breast, air fryer chicken, healthy chicken recipe, quick dinner ideas, high-protein meals