Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts
This air fryer bone-in chicken breasts recipe is both swift and simple to prepare. It’s seasoned to perfection with basic ingredients from your pantry, ensuring you get the juiciest and most flavorful chicken. The skin helps retain moisture during cooking, preventing dryness. Trust me, this recipe is worth your time.
Why you will enjoy this recipe
This recipe is incredibly reliable, and you’re unlikely to make a mistake. All you have to do is season the bone-in chicken breasts to your liking and cook them in the air fryer until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C in the thickest part.
Similar to many air fryer recipes featured on my blog, this one demands few ingredients, minimal prep time, and no need for constant supervision.
Not only is this dish straightforward and scrumptious, but it also works wonderfully for meal prepping. It’s a real lifesaver for busy weeknight dinners. Its versatility means it pairs well with almost anything. Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, you might fit up to four bone-in chicken breasts at once. I used chicken pieces weighing about 1lb (450g) each, and I was able to comfortably fit three in my Cosori 5.7L air fryer basket.
What you will need
Bone-in skin-on chicken breasts: If you prefer, skinless chicken can also be used.
Olive oil: Substitute with avocado oil if desired.
Lemon pepper seasoning:
Italian seasoning: You can swap this with Herbs de Provence, mixed herbs (UK), or any herb blend you prefer.
Smoked paprika: You can use regular paprika or a spicy variant for this recipe.
Garlic granules:
Onion granules:
Salt and black pepper to taste:
How to prepare air fryer bone-in chicken breasts
Begin by preheating the air fryer to 400F/200C for around 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic granules, onion granules, salt, and black pepper.
Using a paper towel, pat the chicken breasts dry before drizzling them with olive oil. Make sure to brush the oil thoroughly over and underneath the skin for even coverage.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and rub it in well, ensuring to reach under the skin for thorough seasoning.
Optionally, spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil.
Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, skin-side down. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. Mine was perfectly cooked in 27 minutes. A meat thermometer is essential for checking doneness accurately.
After cooking, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley.
Note: Cooking times may differ based on the size of the chicken, your specific air fryer model, and its wattage.
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How to serve
These delectable bone-in chicken breasts can be enjoyed as they are alongside a salad. Alternatively, slice them for serving over pasta or rice, or use them in sandwiches or wraps. The options are virtually limitless!
How to store
Cooked chicken can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months or beyond.
To reheat, use the air fryer at 165C/350F until warmed to your preference. The microwave is another option for warming.
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Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breast
This air fryer bone-in chicken breast recipe is both quick and straightforward. It’s seasoned wonderfully with pantry staples, giving you the juiciest, most flavorful chicken.
- 2 lb Bone-in chicken breasts about 450g each
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- air fryer cooking oil spray
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Preheat the air fryer to 400F/200C for 3-5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic granules, onion granules, salt, and black pepper.
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then drizzle them with olive oil. Make sure to coat the chicken evenly, including under the skin.
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Sprinkle the spice blend over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly, ensuring even coverage.
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil (optional).
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Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, skin-side down. Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Mine finished in 27 minutes. A meat thermometer is essential for checking doneness accurately.
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Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Note: Cooking times may vary depending on the chicken’s size, your air fryer’s type and model, and its wattage.
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information: Please keep in mind that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online calculator. It will vary depending on the exact ingredients and brands you utilize. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this nutritional data.
And there you have it, a straightforward and delicious air fryer chicken recipe that can be prepared in no time. If you decide to try this recipe, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please rate it 5 stars and share your feedback in the comments below. You can also tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog for free new recipes sent directly to your inbox.
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