Description
This 15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken recipe delivers crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken using pantry spices and a quick cooking method. Perfect for weeknight dinners, healthy meal prep, and low-effort lunches. Whether you use chicken thighs or breasts, this fast air fryer recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Trim excess fat from the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken to coat evenly.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 2–3 minutes.
4. Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for 7–8 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until the internal temp reaches 165°F.
6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.
7. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
You can use either chicken thighs or breasts—both work well.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg