Ingredients
▢1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 2 large)
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
Breading
▢1/4 cup bread crumbs (see *)
▢1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper
▢1/2 teaspoon paprika
▢1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
▢1/8 teaspoon onion powder
▢1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Heat air fryer to 390°F / 200 °C.
Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make two thin chicken breast halves from each.
Brush each side lightly with olive oil.
Stir together the breading ingredients. Dredge the chicken breasts in the breading multiple times until they are thoroughly coated.
Shake off excess breading, and place in a single layer in the air fryer (2 chicken breast halves at a time).
Cook for 4 minutes, flip, then two more minutes. Cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts, so either check with a digital thermometer that the chicken has reached 165°F or cut one in half.
To prepare ahead
These air fryer chicken breasts may be cooked 2-3 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Place them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until heated through and breading is crispy again.
