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Bone-In Chicken Breasts are really easy in the air fryer and come out extra tender and juicy!
Chicken breast is a favorite dinner and for good reason. This meal is easy and incredibly juicy with delicious crispy skin.
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Juicy Bone-In Chicken Breast
- Almost zero prep time, simply season and air fry. No marinade is needed!
- Cooks up quickly, and turns out super tender and juicy.
- The air fryer is quicker than the oven, especially when it comes to making perfectly tender chicken.
- Skin comes out extra crispy and flavorful.
Ingredients
CHICKEN: Split chicken breasts are bone-in chicken breasts and are usually sold with skin. You can use any bone in chicken in this recipe including thighs or drumsticks. Frozen breasts should be thawed before cooking.
SEASONING: We love Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning because it has less salt and more flavor than store bought. Any chicken seasoning will work just fine in this recipe. For a different flavor, try this recipe with Blackened Seasoning or Greek Seasoning.
How to Air Fry Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Power up the air fryer, it’s super easy to make this recipe:
- Rub chicken with oil.
- Evenly sprinkle chicken with seasonings.
- Air fry (per recipe below).
Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving.
No Air Fryer? No Problem!
You can also make split chicken breasts in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare the chicken as directed in the recipe below. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet for 40-50 minutes until juices run clear. (A meat thermometer should read 165°F)
How to Make Extra Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
- Chicken breasts can vary in size so use a meat thermometer to ensure it doesn’t overcook. (Be sure to check it early).
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F, I usually take it out a few degrees before as it will continue to cook once you remove it from the oven.
- Always allow chicken (and other meats) to rest before serving. This helps to redistribute the juices and makes for a juicy chicken breast.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover air fryer chicken breast in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Cooked chicken will freeze indefinitely, but will taste better the sooner it is used up. Try adding it to Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole or add it to a Cobb Salad. There is no shortage of recipes that use cooked chicken.
Amazing Air Fryer Chicken
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Air Fryer Split Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
Lemon pepper chicken breasts made in the air fryer are juicy, tender, & perfectly seasoned!
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
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Rub chicken with oil and evenly coat with the seasonings.
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Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-27 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can double this recipe and make 4 chicken breasts.
- Olive oil helps the skin crisp and the seasonings to stick.
- Use any seasoning you love. Premade lemon pepper is generally quite salty so I do not add extra salt to this recipe, season as needed.
- As an option, you can also add vegetables to the air fryer for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
- Chicken breasts can vary in size so use a meat thermometer to ensure they don’t overcook. (Check it early).
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F, I usually take it out a few degrees before as it will continue to cook once you remove it from the oven.
- Always allow chicken (and other meats) to rest before serving. This helps to redistribute the juices and makes for a juicy chicken breast.
Calories: 323, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 263mg, Potassium: 854mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 73IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
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