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Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast
A simple air-fryer method for a juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken breast with crisp, seasoned skin. Start skin-side down, flip to finish, and pull at 165F.
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
30-40 minutes
Servings
1-2
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast (about 10-14 oz)
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon onion powder or dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Preheat the air fryer to 375 F for about 3 minutes.
- Season Pat the chicken very dry. Rub lightly with olive oil, then season all over, including under any loose skin.
- Start skin-side down Place the breast in the basket skin-side down. Air fry for 15 minutes.
- Flip and finish Flip skin-side up and cook another 15-20 minutes. Very large breasts may need up to 25 minutes after flipping.
- Check temperature Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part without touching bone. Remove when it reaches 165 F.
- Crisp if needed For extra-crisp skin, increase the air fryer to 400 F for the final 3-5 minutes.
- Rest Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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