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Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Transform your weeknight dinner with this impossibly juicy and perfectly seasoned air fryer chicken breast. Ready in just 20 minutes, it features a savory, slightly sweet paprika crust and tender meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon paprika 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into thin flat pieces.||Toss the paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, brown sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.||Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.||Add the avocado oil and massage thoroughly to coat the chicken.||Preheat the air fryer to 415°F.||Place the chicken pieces on the air fryer basket in a single even layer.||Cook the chicken at 415°F for 10 to 13 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.||Rest the meat for three minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary. Resting the chicken is critical to lock in the juices.