How to cook chicken breast in the airfryer?
Airfryer chicken breasts promise fast, controlled cooking! No need to keep an eye on the pan: in just a few minutes, your chicken is tender on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Perfect for a light meal, or to liven up a mixed salad, this method guarantees practical, healthy and delicious results... who could ask for more? ;)
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 bowl + cling film
- or 1 airtight container
- parchment paper
- Airfryer
Preparation
Place chicken breast in a bowl, add olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and dried rosemary.
Coat chicken well with marinade. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Remove from refrigerator and leave at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Place the chicken breast in the Airfryer tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10 minutes in Air Fry mode at 350°F/180°C.
All set!
Observations
Do I need to preheat the airfryer?
No need to preheat the airfryer!
Do I need to marinate the chicken breast?
You can cook it directly, but you'll need to let it come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. You can add the spices and herbs of your choice to the marinade! Feel free to personalize it.
Why leave chicken at room temperature before cooking?
The chicken will be less dry.
How to store cooked chicken?
Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container and keep for up to 2 days.
Freezer:Place in a freezer bag.
What recipes can I make with my leftover chicken breast?
You can make wraps, quesadillas, spring rolls and many other recipes. You'll find plenty of inspiration on our website!
What side dishes should I make?
You'll find lots of airfryer side dishes and other recipe ideas on our website.
Here we've made a side dish of semolina with tomato sauce.
Cookware
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