![]() ![]() The seasonings are perfect and are the best combination with the chicken and vegetables. You don’t have to worry about breading this air fryer chicken either. The roasted chicken is succulent, moist, and delicious, while the veggies add flavor and color to the meal. You can feel good about serving such a healthy and delightful with fresh and tasty ingredients. It makes a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes! This nutritious air fryer chicken and veggies recipe is so EASY to make and full of flavor. If you loved this recipe please leave a rating and review.Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe I’ve owned other brands of air fryers and truly they do not compare. It helps keep the blog going and I truly appreciate it! ![]() This just means I get a small commission when you buy the product. I’ll link you to the Ninja Air Fryer Oven I have below. The strong air circulation cooks food evenly and quickly making it the perfect kitchen appliance for easy dinners the whole family will love.Įvery time I talk to someone after they get an air fryer they tell me they don’t know how they lived without it or that they use it every single day. It’s a great way to cook a quick meal because you don’t need to wait for the oven to heat up. The hot air can really circulate around your food. Is an Air Fryer Really Better than an Oven? My chicken breasts were around 6-7 oz chicken breasts. I’ve found that the perfect balance is not too thin and always pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. You want 165 for the internal temperature of the chicken. I do not recommend ever trying to cook frozen chicken breasts.Īn instant-read thermometer is your friend here. Like I said thickness and the temperature of chicken breasts when you put them in the air fryer determines cook time. Total cook time for these chicken breasts took 17 minutes. How Long to Cook Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer I’d also caution you using cooking spray because they have chemicals in them that can actually damage your air fryer basket non stick coating. This is not hte place for olive oil other low temp oils. ![]() When I air fry, I always use avocado oil or vegetable oil because they have a high smoke point. Since that style of eating relies so heavily on lean protein, having some back pocket easy recipes is key!Īt the end of the day a marinade is always sure to yield a juicy chicken breast. Italian dressing works great too!Īll of these are great ideas for low carb meal prep especially. Serving Over Pasta: Go with the salt, pepper and garlic or a marinade that compliments your dish. Tacos: Chili powder, Cumin, Salt and pepper are perfect for a Mexican vibe. Meal Prep: Keep it simple with garlic, onion powder, kosher salt and pepper. Don’t go too long or it can cook your chicken. On top of salads: Marinate in Italian Dressing for 3-5 hours or overnight. I like to use a simple marinade, but if you need alternatives or ideas, here are some that I love depending how you’ll use your chicken breast. The best way to ensure your chicken is golden brown is to dry it off with paper towels prior to putting it in the air fryer basket. I prefer the marinade though because it keeps the chicken tender and juicy. An alternative is to just add garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt and air fryer with a spritz of oil (I use avocado oil for air frying). You could make your own, but this is easy so I just used bottled. I marinated this chicken in a very simple Italian Dressing. ![]() I also have to strongly recommend marinating your chicken. Dry chicken breast is the biggest complaint when it comes to cooking this protein. Cooking chicken breast should always be done with a meat thermometer. You also want to be sure your chicken is a single layer in your air fryer basket. Everything from brand of air fryer to thickness of the chicken breasts will determine your success. Air fryer recipes should always be considered with a grain of salt, because sometimes you don’t know the brand of air fryer it was tested with. This is The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Breast and I promise you it makes air fryer ownership entirely worth it!Ĭooking time is huge with air fryers because it’s so easy to dry out boneless skinless chicken breasts. This post is not sponsored, but I’ve owned a couple of air fryers and the Ninja Air Fryer blows them all out of the water. It also depends on the air fryer you get. They’ll say “Well doesn’t convection oven do the same thing.” Yes and no. People ask me all the time about the air fryer and whether it’s worth it. ![]()
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