Description
Golden, juicy chicken breasts with zesty Italian seasoning and garlic, perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a healthy weeknight meal. Ready in minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is low in fat and packed with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Evenly rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
Flip the chicken and add an extra ½ teaspoon paprika to the top for extra color.
Cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F and has a golden crust.
Remove chicken, let rest 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve with roasted vegetables or grains.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure doneness.
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar in Step 3 (skip if avoiding acidic additives).
Adjust air fryer temperature to 400°F for faster cooking (check doneness earlier).
Chill chicken in the fridge for better sear before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one chicken breast
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg