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Yesica Andrews

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Perfect

This Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken coated in a flavorful, crunchy breadcrumb crust. With only a small amount of oil used, it’s a healthier alternative that tastes just like traditional fried chicken. Perfect for a quick, satisfying American-style main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Chicken Breast
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Fine Breadcrumb
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder or paprika

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into fillets or cutlets and gently pound any thick areas to ensure even thickness.
  2. Combine oil, salt, and pepper and thoroughly coat the chicken pieces with this mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the fine breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and chili powder or paprika.
  4. Press each piece of chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken fillets in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Set the air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F) and cook the chicken for 8 to 9 minutes.
  7. Turn the chicken pieces over and air fry for another 4 minutes until the coating is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated chicken with a little more oil before air frying. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.