Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast
Prepare a quick and easy chicken dinner in less than 10 minutes following our recipe for Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breasts!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Thin Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless (chicken breast cutlets)
- Oil Spray such as olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tablespoon Chili seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat your chicken cutlets dry, then coat each one with oil and Chili seasoning on both sides.4 Thin Chicken Breasts, Oil Spray, 1 Tablespoon Chili seasoning
- Once the air fryer is preheated, place the seasoned chicken cutlets in the air fryer in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the air fryer or they will not cook properly.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway through air frying using tongs or a spatula. Chicken breasts are done when an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork chop reads 150°F and the juices run clear. The chicken will rest to come to the proper temperature.
- Rest the chicken breasts 5-10 minutes before serving. Resting the chicken is important to redistribute juices, as well as to finish cooking for food safety, so don’t skip this step!
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Notes
- Cook time is based on a preheated air fryer.
- You can purchase thin chicken breasts, also known as chicken cutlets, in the poultry section of your local grocery store. However, if you want to save a little money, purchase regular chicken breasts and slice them in half through the middle to make 2 thinner cutlets from each regular chicken breast.
- Always cook chicken to the proper temperature. By cooking the chicken to 150°F and allowing it to rest for 5-10 minutes, it will come to the proper food-safe temperature without overcooking.
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust cook time based on your air fryer model.
- If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken cutletCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 913IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg