The #1 most googled recipe of 2026! Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. The air fryer delivers perfectly cooked chicken in under 15 minutes with no oil splatter.
Prep5 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves2
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F (about 3 minutes).
2. In a small bowl, mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, then coat with spice mixture.
4. Place chicken smooth-side down in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook 6 minutes, then flip chicken over.
6. Continue cooking 2-8 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160-165 degrees F.
7. Remove to a plate, cover, and let rest 5-10 minutes.
8. Slice and serve. For frozen chicken: cook at 360 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, flipping once halfway.