Air Fryer Herbed Chicken Breast

This low carb air fryer chicken breast recipe is on our regular rotation. Juicy, flavorful and tender chicken breast is super amazing. It’s crazy quick and easy to make with endless possibilities. Fresh air fried healthy chicken breast is great for a quick weeknight dinner.

Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Our recipe for air fried herbed chicken breast uses dried herbs and the flavor is outstanding. But you can use what ever sauce or marinade that you want. Air frying the chicken breast is healthy and can use very little oil. Add the healthy air fried chicken breast on a salad for the lowest carb meal. Or you can add it to a bed of pasta and sauce, sandwich or quesadilla. How about some chicken tacos? Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo? The possibilities are endless and delicious. All recipe details are in the recipe box below. Enjoy!

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How to Air Fry Chicken Breast 

The thickness of chicken can vary so much. Also, different air fryers cook hotter than others. So test air fry one chicken breast first. After your first batch, you’ll know more of what the exact time and temp is for your specific size of chicken breast and model of air fryer. Approximate Air Fryer Cooking Times for Different Sized Boneless Chicken Breasts are cooked at 380°F/195°C: (for thicker chicken breasts, it is recommended to cut several 1/2″ deep slits in the chicken so it will cook through to the middle better)

• 6 oz. – 12-15 minutes
• 8 oz. – 14-18 minutes
• 10 oz. – 16-20 minutes
• 12-16 oz. – 18-22 minutes
• If cooking multiple chicken breasts, don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Only cook in a single layer.
• All recipe details to finish the recipe are in the recipe box below.

Can You Freeze Chicken Breast for Meal Prep?

Preparing chicken cooked in the air fryer for meal prep is fantastic. Allow the chicken to cool completely. Put the chicken in an air tight and freezer safe container or bag. For quicker thawing, we like to cut the chicken breast into slices before freezing. If we’re making soup or for a salad, we will pre-shred the chicken then freeze it.

Healthy Air Fryer Herbed Chicken Breast

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

Cook Time: 18 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of the chicken breasts & different air fryer models. Read more air frying notes below.

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Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces (227g) each)
• oil spray or olive oil , to coat chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon dried herb seasoning (basil, thyme, oregano, etc. - whatever you like best or any preferred seasoning)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste
• black pepper , to taste

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Instructions 

• Pat dry the chicken breasts. For thicker chicken breasts, cut several 1/2" deep slits in the chicken so it will cook through to the middle better. Coat each chicken breast with oil, then season with dried herbs, salt, & pepper. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket or rack in a single layer.
• Air Fry at 380°F(195°C) for 14-18 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through cooking. Air fry the chicken until the internal temp is 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part. If you’re cooking bone-in chicken breast, cook for additional 2-6 minutes, if needed.
• Allow the chicken breast to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve while warm.

Notes

Approximate Air Fryer Cooking Times for Different Sized Boneless Chicken Breasts cooked at 380°F/195°C: (for thicker chicken breasts, it is recommended to cut several 1/2" deep slits in the chicken so it will cook through to the middle better)

• 6 oz. - 12-15 minutes
• 8 oz. - 14-18 minutes
• 10 oz. - 16-20 minutes
• 12-16 oz. - 18-22 minutes 

1. If cooking multiple chicken breasts, don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Only cook in a single layer. 
2. Recipe timing is based on a non-preheated air fryer. If air fryer is pre-heated, reduce cooking time by a few minutes.
3. Recipes were tested in 3.4 to 6 qt air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, the recipe might cook quicker so adjust cooking time. 
4. Remember to set a timer to turn as directed in recipe. 

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 259kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 845mg, Potassium: 839mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 68IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 259

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• This recipe was originally published in 2020. Here’s more chicken recipes for you to enjoy! If you make our recipe please share it with us on social media. We would love to see!