Perfectly Cooked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast (Air Fryer Recipe)

Thinly sliced chicken breast piled on a plate.

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Perfectly Cooked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast (Air Fryer Recipe)

Juicy, tender thin-sliced chicken breasts cook in the air fryer in just 7–10 minutes with simple garlic-paprika seasoning and no breading or marinating needed.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400 and prep your chicken by patting each breast dry with a paper towel.
Then, coat both sides of each breast with olive oil.
Next, season both sides with all seasonings evenly.
Arrange your chicken breasts in the air fryer in one layer (if you have several, you may need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size).
Air fry the chicken breast at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breast, so start checking on them around 6 minutes. When they're done, they should be cooked to 165 degrees (check with a meat thermometer like this one)
Serve on top of a salad, in a sandwich, or with potatoes or rice and a veggie!

Notes

Thickness matters. Thin-sliced chicken can vary quite a bit, so start checking the internal temperature around 6 minutes. Very thin pieces may finish before the full 7–10 minute range.
Check temperature from the side. Insert an instant-read thermometer sideways into the thickest part so the tip stays in the center of the meat rather than passing straight through.
Don't overcrowd the basket. Arrange the chicken in a single layer without overlapping so the hot air can circulate evenly.
Stop at 165°F. Remove each piece as soon as the thickest part reaches 165°F rather than cooking longer for extra browning.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to help keep the chicken from drying out.

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