Juicy Air Fryer Hen Breasts

We by no means get uninterested in hen breast meals as a result of there are at all times new methods to organize them. Our one grievance is that it’s so straightforward to overcook and dry out hen breasts, and nobody likes a dry piece of hen. Fortunately for you, this fast and simple recipe offers you juicy meat each time.

For easier air fryer recipes, strive our Garlic Lime Chicken or our Naked Chicken Tenders.

Why Our Recipe

Hen breast that’s tremendous juicy, with the proper crispy exterior, no breading required.
Nice for dinner, meal prep, or fast hen for shredding to make use of in soups, salads, wraps, or tacos.
A easy marinade ensures the juiciness and infuses taste.

Close up view of cutting into a chicken breast.

The key to this recipe is our wonderful marinade and the air fryer. Significantly, the longer you marinade the higher. We love to start out this early within the morning to marinate all day earlier than lastly throwing within the air fryer for time for dinner. Pair this along with your favourite veggie and rice or potatoes, and also you’ve obtained your self a very scrumptious meal.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients used to make air fryer chicken breasts.

Hen Breasts: We use boneless, skinless hen breasts for this recipe. You too can use boneless skinless hen thighs for a juicier darkish meat end result.
Olive Oil: You should utilize any impartial cooking oil like avocado or vegetable oil as effectively.
Garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers the very best taste, however jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
Lemon Juice: Recent is finest however if you happen to’re brief on time, you should utilize bottled.

Add Some Warmth

Our spice mix is a extra savory mixture of dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. For those who’d like so as to add slightly extra spice, merely add a 1/2–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder. You too can add a sprinkle of pink pepper flakes so as to add slightly kick.

Air Fryer Ideas

Use a Liner: Cleansing up is a breeze if you happen to use air fryer parchment liners. Much less scrubbing, extra having fun with. Simply make sure you use liners designed for the air fryer in order that it has the little holes that enable for air move.

Don’t Overcrowd: Give your meals some respiration room within the air fryer basket. In case your air fryer isn’t large, cook dinner in batches—it’s price it for these completely golden outcomes. And don’t neglect to toss or shake every part midway by way of so all of it cooks good and evenly.

Maintain an Eye on Issues: Air fryers work quick, and no one desires overcooked hen. Use a meat thermometer if you happen to can (to succeed in a secure inner temperature of 165°F) and examine on issues towards the top so that you nail that good doneness.

Overhead view looking into an air fryer basket with chicken breasts.

Serving Solutions

Rice and Veggies: Merely pair with a facet of white or brown steamed rice and a inexperienced veggie (we love asparagus or green beans) for an entire meal.

Make a bowl: Add a mattress of rice, quinoa, or beans and a few roasted or steamed veggies on the facet, and also you’ve obtained a protein bowl. Drizzle it with some type of sauce, dressing, or aioli to complete it off.

Tacos and Burritos: This hen can simply be shredded or sliced into strips and utilized in tacos or burritos. Add cheese, avocado, salsa, and every other toppings you’re keen on for a scrumptious meal.