Description
A flavorful and healthy recipe for Keto Air Fryer Chicken Breast, featuring juicy chicken breasts marinated with spices and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 🌶️ Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by patting it dry and coating it with a mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle additional salt and pepper on the marinated chicken.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Frozen chicken can be used but will require longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Keto, Air Fryer, Chicken Breast, Healthy Recipe, Low Carb