Put on thermometer correctly
Laterally insert into the thickest spot without touching the basket. The internal temperature is more reliable than a flat minute indication.
Daily kitchen Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
The fillets are placed on a similar thickness, thinly oiled and strongly seasoned. After turning, the chicken breast cooks up to at least 72 °C internal temperature and rests before cutting.
Total time
33 min
Calories
260 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Juicy chicken breast with reliable cooking point
Chicken breast dries out especially when thin ends have been cooked for a long time, while the thick middle still needs temperature. Evenly thick fillets, a preheated basket and a thermometer solve this problem. The specified time applies to fillets of about 160 to 180 grams.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breast with paprika, thyme and lemon, evenly cooked in the air fryer and tested for internal temperature instead of only according to colour.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare fillets
Dip chicken breast dry. Gently knock very thick areas between baking paper on about 2.5 cm thick, so that all fillets cook evenly.
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2
Mix seasoning oil
Mix oil with peppers, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper and half a teaspoon of finely rubbed lemon peel. Rub in fillets all around thinly.
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3
Preheat air fryer
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to 190 °C. Place fillets in the basket at a distance; work in two portions with a small basket.
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4
Cooking First Page
Cook chicken breast at 190 °C for 8 minutes. Open the basket and turn the fillets with a pliers.
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5
Check the internal temperature
Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. From minute 13, measure at the thickest point and remove the fillets as soon as they reach at least 72 °C.
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6
Leave it alone
Leave the chicken breast to rest loosely covered for 5 minutes. Only then cut across to the fiber, drizzle with little lemon juice and serve with parsley.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Same thickness instead of the same look
Very uneven fillets dry out at the tips. Flat knocking or halving lengthwise shortens and unifies the cooking time.
Plan a rest period
When immediately cut, more meat juice comes out. Five minutes of rest ensure clean, juicy slices.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Stir one teaspoon of mustard and honey into the spice oil. Check more frequently from minute 12 on the sugar.
Replace peppers and thyme with oregano, finely chopped rosemary and some lemon peel. Tomato salad or oven vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
260kcal
3.0 gCarbohydrates
48.0 gProtein
7.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Fillets from 160 to 180 g usually take 14 to 18 minutes at 190 °C. Thickness, initial temperature and device change the time; the internal temperature is crucial.
Miss in the thickest place at least 72 °C. The meat must be fully cooked; the colour alone is not a reliable safety indicator.
Yes. Turning after about half the time promotes a uniform browning and prevents one side from being exposed to the strongest airflow for longer.
For a controllable result, thaw the fillets completely in the refrigerator and dry. Frozen pieces cook very unevenly depending on the thickness.
Allow to cool down quickly, cool covered and use within two days. Heat up completely without drying for an unnecessarily long time.
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