Easy Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast

Air fryer thin chicken breast topped with fresh parsley next to sides of asparagus and butter noodles on a light gray plate.

Easy Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast

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!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken cutlets, air fryer thin chicken breast, recipe for thinly sliced chicken breast, thin sliced chicken breast recipe

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 7

Total Time 10

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

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

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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