Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breasts make a quick, easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love! With this foolproof recipe, you will have juicy chicken breast in just 10 minutes!
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Why you will love this air fryer chicken recipe
- Flavorful chicken breasts ready in 10 minutes
- Perfect weeknight dinner
- Easy recipe
- Great for meal prep
- Season with your favorite seasoning blend
- This chicken can be used as a main dish or as an ingredient in other dishes such as White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese or Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells.
Ingredients
- Thin chicken breast. You can find these in the meat department at your local grocery store. They are more expensive, so I always cut boneless chicken breasts myself. You can cut a skinless chicken breast in half or butterfly it. Either way, you will get a thin chicken breast that cooks perfectly in the air fryer.
- Olive oil. This gives the seasoning something to stick to, making the outside crispy. You can use avocado oil as well.
- Seasoning. My go-to is usually my Dry Rub For Smoked Chicken made with brown sugar, Roasted Garlic and Peppers Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, seasoning salt, and black pepper, but I wanted to do something different, so I used the Club House La Grill Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Seasoning. This is my latest favorite. You can also blend your favorite spices or use Cajun, Greek, or Italian seasoning.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
How to air fry thin chicken breast
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F. Dry the chicken cutlets with paper towels. Brush the front and back of the thin chicken breasts with olive oil.
Step 2. Sprinkle your favorite seasoning rub over the chicken, front and back.
Step 3. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Leave some space between them. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to be 165 degrees F.
Step 4: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Expert Tips
- If cutting chicken breasts in half, ensure they are of even thickness for even cooking.
- Leave some space between the chicken for the hot air to flow.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the chicken in batches.
- Check the doneness of the chicken with an instant read thermometer - it is done when the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Related Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Quarters and Air Fryer Chicken Katsu.
Side Dishes
Recipe FAQs
Cook the thin chicken breasts in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Yes, you can! Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
Absolutely! You can coat the chicken with bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs for crispy chicken cutlets. Spray with cooking spray or olive oil spray before cooking for extra crispiness.
Recipe
Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or slice full chicken breasts in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Club House La Grille Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Seasoning or Dry Rub For Chicken or your favorite chicken rub
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Brush the thin chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Season the chicken pieces all over with the Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ seasoning or your favorite chicken rub.
- Place thin chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and set the cooking time for 10 minutes, flipping chicken over halfway through.
- The chicken is done when the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve.
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Recipe Notes:
- If cutting chicken breasts in half, ensure they are of even thickness for even cooking.
- Leave some space between the chicken for the hot air to flow.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the chicken in batches.
- Check the doneness of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer - it is done when the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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