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Ever since I got an air fryer, I’ve been experimenting with new things to cook. There are a ton of complicated recipes out there, but I find my air fryer gets put to the best use when I use it for simple things. I love cooking vegetables in it, but I’ve also been experimenting with different protein options. Being able to cook several days’ worth of meat at one time makes lunches at home so easy! And the best part is, it’s delicious. These air fryer chicken breasts are also versatile—you can season them with whatever you have on hand.
You’ll start with—you guessed it—chicken breasts. While I usually prefer to cook with chicken thighs, because breasts tend to dry out, making them in the air fryer keeps them really juicy. (right now, 11/13/26, my local Sam’s Club has chicken breasts for sale at $5 off a pack!)
If your chicken breasts are really thick, you might need to cut them in half through the middle so they cook evenly throughout. I used about 3 lb of chicken breasts (and had to air fry in two batches).
For seasoning, I used Fire & Smoke Society Chica Licka Bam Bam chicken rub.
Spray your air fryer with some cooking spray or olive oil in a spray bottle.
Place the chicken breasts in one layer. Make sure you seasoned both sides!
Set your air fryer to 400 degrees for 15 minutes. About 8 minutes in, flip the chicken breasts over (if you don’t think you’ll remember, just set the timer for 8 minutes and then 7 minutes!).
I found 15 minutes was perfect for getting them fully cooked without overcooking them.
Once they are done, you can do whatever you want with them! I opted to slice mine up and eat them with rice and veggies, but the possibilities are endless, especially depending on how you are seasoning them.
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