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Close-up of perfectly cooked, sliced air fryer chicken breast with a golden-brown, seasoned crust.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken

This air fryer chicken recipe delivers crispy, flavorful, and juicy chicken breasts. It's quick to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 24 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
The Chicken

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Cut each chicken breast into thin, flat pieces. For example, if a one-pound package gives you two chicken breasts, cut each into 3-4 thin pieces. Pat the chicken breasts dry if they have a lot of moisture.
  2. Toss the spices together. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the oil and toss to thoroughly coat the chicken.
  3. Preheat your air fryer. Place the chicken on the air fryer basket in an even layer, leaving space for air circulation. Air fry at 415 degrees F (213 degrees C) for 10 minutes. For larger pieces, cook closer to 13 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. Let the chicken rest for a moment. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust salt based on the amount of chicken: 3/4 teaspoon table salt for 1 pound, 1 teaspoon for 1.5 pounds. If using coarse kosher salt, use 1 teaspoon for 1 pound. You can marinate the chicken with spices for up to 24 hours in the fridge, but add cornstarch just before cooking. For a shortcut, use 1 tablespoon of McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning blend per pound of chicken in place of the individual spices, then add cornstarch and brown sugar. For a dipping sauce, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce, 1 clove grated garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

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