Thin Chicken Breast Air Fryer

This juicy, tender, thin chicken breast air fryer recipe uses my popular all-purpose chicken seasoning for an easy dinner win!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken breast thin, air fryer chicken cutlets, thin chicken breast air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time Per Batch 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

Air Fryer - Basket or Rotisserie Style

Ingredients

3 lbs thin sliced chicken breast
1 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
½ tablespoon lemon pepper
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt* Optional if lemon pepper spice isn't salted

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F.
Combine seasonings in a small bowl.
1 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil , ½ tablespoon lemon pepper, 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder, 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried parsley , 1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika , ½ teaspoon salt*
Pat dry chicken breasts (especially if defrosted from frozen). Brush each breast with avocado oil on both sides. Coat each side of the chicken breasts with the seasoning. I sprinkled it over one side, rubbed it all over, and flipped them over to repeat.
3 lbs thin sliced chicken breast, 1 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Cook your chicken at 400F for 8-12 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through, and always check the temperature to ensure the thickest part of the chicken breast has reached 165F before removing it from heat.

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Notes

To store: to store your chicken breast, let it cool completely then store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to three days. Use the reheat function on your air fryer, microwave it, or quickly pan-fry. Or chop it up and eat it cold in a salad!

Freezer Options

Freeze-cooked chicken: Let chicken cool completely (don't leave it out more than 2 hours; it can also cool in the refrigerator) then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. I like to freeze them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, I wrap them individually in saran wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Defrost under refrigeration and reheat to 165F in the microwave. Freezing changes the texture a bit and may dry them out a bit, so you'll want to

Meal prep: Using chicken that has never been frozen season the chicken on both sides. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, store chicken in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Air fry direction from frozen for 20-30 minutes. Make sure to keep checking the internal temperature to get to 165F so they don't get under or overcooked.

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