4.86 44 Published Jan 08, 2024, Updated Nov 05, 2024 Isaac and I make this all the time, especially on busy nights when we need something quick and dependable. The chicken turns out juicy and flavorful every time, and it’s great paired with simple sides like air fryer sweet potato fries or tossed into my kale caesar salad for a healthy meal. Trust me, you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again! “Holy moly I cannot believe how good and easy this was. I love my air fryer and this recipe is just fantastic. The chicken came out so tasty and juicy! Great for meal prepping or just to have on hand.” – Emma
chicken breasts – this recipe is perfect for 2 chicken breasts, about 8 ounces each. I prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, I haven’t tried bone in chicken or chicken thighs but if you try either, let me know how it comes out in the comments! olive oil – helps to keep the chicken from sticking to the air fryer basket and helps the seasonings adhere to the chicken. apple cider vinegar – this helps tenderize the meat and gives it a great flavor. dijon mustard – pairs nicely with the apple cider vinegar and imparts a delicious flavor. seasonings – garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Feel free to customize this recipe with different spices. Paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, etc. are all great options.
Busy day and don’t know what to make for dinner? Make air fryer chicken and serve it with a side of rice and roasted broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes or sautéed green beans for a complete meal with proteins, fats and carbs. Better yet, while you’re letting the chicken sit after cooking, use your air fryer to make air fryer vegetables or air fryer zucchini. Serve with my healthy ranch pasta salad or healthy pasta salad to turn a side dish into a meal. Use in a bowl like this chicken protein bowl. Add to a salad like this strawberry salad, cobb salad or easy kale salad. Shred the chicken and use it in chicken noodle soup, white bean chicken chili, confetti chicken casserole or curried chicken salad. Shredded chicken would also be great addition to a stir fry.
In the fridge: Just prepare the chicken as the recipe states, let it cool slightly and then put it in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm the chicken in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF until warm throughout. In the freezer: If you are going to freeze it, I suggest portioning out your chicken ahead of time and freezing individually, that way you can just take out the container or ziplock containing what you need instead of all of it at once! Even better? Pre-shred or chop for easier defrosting. The chicken will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to use your freezer air fryer chicken, place it in the fridge about 24 hours before you want to use it so it has time to thaw.
