Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts
These Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender and coated in a delicious spice blend using a handful of spices you likely already have in your pantry. This is the perfect air fryer chicken recipe to make for a quick and easy dinner and the chicken is fantastic served with salad, in a salad, wrap or pasta.
Servings: 4
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. Rub the olive oil over both sides of each of the breasts.
- In a bowl combine all of the herbs and spices and stir together to ensure that they are well mixed.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend on both sides of the chicken and rub it into the chicken with your hands ensuring it's well coated.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook them for 8 minutes at 370°F. Flip the chicken over and cook an additional 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Place the cooked chicken breasts on a plate and leave them to rest for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2106IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg