Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast - A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for dinner on busy nights or meal prep. Keep reading below to learn how to make the most flavorful and juicy thin sliced chicken breast in the air fryer. No breading required!
If you're looking for more easy air fryer chicken recipes, try my air fryer chicken breast recipe for thicker cuts or these air fryer crispy chicken drumsticks for a juicy, flavorful option.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Thin sliced chicken breast, also known as chicken cutlets, cooks faster than the regular sized chicken breast so you can have dinner ready in no time!
- Thin cut chicken cooks evenly without drying out. I love that these can be cooked in less than 10 minutes, and I don’t have to worry about over cooking them or under cooking them.
- Just like my air fryer chicken tenderloins and air fryer marinated chicken tenderloins, these chicken cutlets are great for salads, chicken wraps, sandwiches, or dinner. Pair them with a side of air fryer potato slices and air fryer parmesan green beans for a complete meal!
Q&A:
The best way to cook these is thawed, however, they can be cooked from frozen. Just add 2 to 3 minutes of extra cook time and cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, this chicken breast recipe can be seasoned and then marinaded in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast:
This dish goes great over mashed potatoes, pasta, or in a salad. Here are some other delicious side dishes that pair well with this chicken breast recipe:
- Air Fryer Potato Slices
- Air Fryer Roasted Bacon Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
- Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
- Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients: (Full Recipe Located In Recipe Card Below)
- Thin Sliced Chicken Breast - I purchased thin sliced chicken breast from the grocery store. If you have full sized chicken breast check out this juicy air fryer chicken breast recipe for the best time and temperature.
- Olive Oil - You can use olive oil or your preferred cooking oil like avocado oil or canola oil.
- Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Dried Oregano, Brown Sugar
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Pat the chicken dry on both sides with a paper towel.
2. To a large bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
3. Add the chicken breast to the bowl and toss until well coated with the seasoning mixture.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Add chicken to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. After 5 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure not to overcook.
7. Once done, remove the chicken from the air fryer, let cool, then enjoy!
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Add a sauce: After cooking, try slathering the chicken breast with your favorite BBQ sauce to make BBQ chicken breast.
- Marinate: After seasoning the chicken breast, you can marinate covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for extra flavor.
- Add some heat: Try adding a pinch or more of cayenne pepper to this seasoning mixture to add some heat.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360 degrees Fahrenheit until thoroughly heated.
Pro Tips:
- Do not overcook the chicken breast. Remove chicken from the air fryer immediately once done to prevent overcooking.
- Cook chicken in a single layer. Do not stack.
- The USDA recommends that all chicken be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by an internal food thermometer.
- The air fryer used in this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers cook differently, you may have to adjust the cook time accordingly.
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Easy Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 thin sliced chicken breast (approximately 4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry on both sides with a paper towel.
- To a large bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Add the chicken breast to the bowl and toss until well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add chicken to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure not to overcook.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the air fryer, let cool, then enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360 degrees Fahrenheit until thoroughly heated.
- Do not overcook the chicken breast. Remove chicken from the air fryer immediately once done to prevent overcooking.
- Cook chicken in a single layer. Do not stack.
- The USDA recommends that all chicken be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by an internal food thermometer.
- The air fryer used in this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers cook differently, you may have to adjust the cook time accordingly.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
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Lucinda Mitchell says
My family's favorite
Ivory says
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