I did a google search for air fryer chicken and Erin’s recipe was at the top of the results.
I gave it a try and made it exactly as the recipe describes. The chicken turned out moist and tender. It was delicious! Erin’s recipe is a keeper.
One thing to keep in mind is how cooking time can affect the results. A change of only 2 minutes at 370 F can make a significant difference with air fryer chicken. With cooking time some experimentation may be required.
This was such a great recipe, thank you for having times and cooking degrees for different chicken parts, I had tenders and this was perfection, my goodness.. the dry brine spice mix is just what I was looking for, its so well rounded you don’t taste one flavor but it just tastes like roasted goodness, also chicken in Airfryer was not as dry as you’d get it in a skillet and it freed a burner on my stove so that I could do my potatoes and side of charred cheesy peppery broccoli in peace. Thank you for a great recipe, I will be back to make it again and also have to check out your other recipes :)
I have several recipes that call for rotisserie chicken (like from Costco, for example). Would this air-fryer chicken work as a substitute? I would really like to have this as a preference, because I don’t like going to Costco only to find they sold out.
My air-fryer is more of a multi-purpose toaster oven. (It’s an older model Instant Pot brand, if this matters.) Do I need to modify the temperature or time?
Amazing! I couldn’t believe air fryer chicken could be so juicy, not dry at all. Thanks for the recipe Erin! I love how you take the time to include in your post all the possible questions we might have.
I never (EVER) serve a whole chicken breast in a meal. I chop it, shred it, stir fry it, do all the things to it, but never just cook it whole because I hate dry chicken. This was incredible. And easy! My chicken breasts were ginormous so I had to cook them according to the thermometer instead of the time chart, but they were so juicy. Excellent recipe! All the stars!!!
i did this recipe to the T. Did the dry brine. Did the air fryer for a 9.51 breast for 12 mins. Came out raw in the middle. So cooked it an additional 2 mins. It was dry and rubbery. I have yet to find a good air fryer recipe for chicken breast. Taste from the rub was good tho.
Hi Debbie, a few follow up questions about the chicken so we can help troubleshoot it. When you say 9.51 breast, was that the size of it in ounces? Also, when you said it was raw in the middle, did you check with a thermometer or cut it open? Using a thermometer to check the internal temperature is the best way to see how well the chicken is cooking. If you did check the internal temperature what was the number? This is an important step to do. Also it might be the type of air fryer, because I can’t understand how it can go from raw to dry in two minutes, those are on very different ends of the spectrum in doneness so it is hard to understand. Also dry would mean that it was overcooked.
This was fantastic-thank you! I didn’t have time to brine beforehand and this still turned out perfectly. I used a seafood rub that I already had on hand which has similar spices. This was supposed to be saved for my lunch this week but I promptly ate one of the chicken breasts as soon as it came out of the oven! Looking forward to lunch now :)
Hi Duarte, the beauty of seasonings is that you can try different ones that work best for what you are looking for! The amounts and types are seasonings are a guide here and work really well with chicken. You can also try other flavors like smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, some lemon zest, dried thyme. The possibilities are endless! Hope this helps!
Hi Erin, This was VERY good, juicy and flavorful just as you said! I’m allergic to garlic and don’t like onion, so I had to change up the spices, but this was still a great hit with us. I just came to know about your website and am enjoying your recipes VERY much! Thank you!
I did a google search for air fryer chicken and Erin’s recipe was at the top of the results.
I gave it a try and made it exactly as the recipe describes. The chicken turned out moist and tender. It was delicious! Erin’s recipe is a keeper.
One thing to keep in mind is how cooking time can affect the results. A change of only 2 minutes at 370 F can make a significant difference with air fryer chicken. With cooking time some experimentation may be required.
So glad to hear it was a hit, Ken! Thank you!
First time using an air fryer, this is what I made. I cannot believe how good this chicken was!! Wow.
So glad to hear, Marcia! Thank you!
First time trying this recipe and I must say I’m very pleased with the results thanks Erin.
So glad to hear, Dinko! Thank you!
Unfortunately my family did not enjoy this. It was edible but I had to add a heap of Greek yoghurt to make it edible.
Oh no! What do you think it was, flavor or doneness?
I’m very impressed with the results, moist and delicious
Great to hear, Carl!
Moist, flavorful, and delicious! Will make it often.
Thank you Janell!
This was such a great recipe, thank you for having times and cooking degrees for different chicken parts, I had tenders and this was perfection, my goodness.. the dry brine spice mix is just what I was looking for, its so well rounded you don’t taste one flavor but it just tastes like roasted goodness, also chicken in Airfryer was not as dry as you’d get it in a skillet and it freed a burner on my stove so that I could do my potatoes and side of charred cheesy peppery broccoli in peace. Thank you for a great recipe, I will be back to make it again and also have to check out your other recipes :)
Thanks so much, kasia!
This was the juiciest, tastiest air fryer chicken breast I’ve ever made.
Thank you for keeping it simple & delicious.
So glad to hear, JC! Thank you!
I have several recipes that call for rotisserie chicken (like from Costco, for example). Would this air-fryer chicken work as a substitute? I would really like to have this as a preference, because I don’t like going to Costco only to find they sold out.
My air-fryer is more of a multi-purpose toaster oven. (It’s an older model Instant Pot brand, if this matters.) Do I need to modify the temperature or time?
Hi Michael, once cooked, I think you could definitely shred it and use it in place of rotisserie chicken. Enjoy!
Amazing! I couldn’t believe air fryer chicken could be so juicy, not dry at all. Thanks for the recipe Erin! I love how you take the time to include in your post all the possible questions we might have.
So glad you enjoyed it, Cristina! Thank you!
I never (EVER) serve a whole chicken breast in a meal. I chop it, shred it, stir fry it, do all the things to it, but never just cook it whole because I hate dry chicken. This was incredible. And easy! My chicken breasts were ginormous so I had to cook them according to the thermometer instead of the time chart, but they were so juicy. Excellent recipe! All the stars!!!
So glad to hear it worked well for you, Cindy! Thank you!
I cannot believe how amazingly this works! I was a little sceptical. no more! I will never cook chicken any other way. thank you!!!!!!
So glad to hear, Dana! Thank you!
i did this recipe to the T. Did the dry brine. Did the air fryer for a 9.51 breast for 12 mins. Came out raw in the middle. So cooked it an additional 2 mins. It was dry and rubbery. I have yet to find a good air fryer recipe for chicken breast. Taste from the rub was good tho.
Hi Debbie, a few follow up questions about the chicken so we can help troubleshoot it. When you say 9.51 breast, was that the size of it in ounces? Also, when you said it was raw in the middle, did you check with a thermometer or cut it open? Using a thermometer to check the internal temperature is the best way to see how well the chicken is cooking. If you did check the internal temperature what was the number? This is an important step to do. Also it might be the type of air fryer, because I can’t understand how it can go from raw to dry in two minutes, those are on very different ends of the spectrum in doneness so it is hard to understand. Also dry would mean that it was overcooked.
This was fantastic-thank you! I didn’t have time to brine beforehand and this still turned out perfectly. I used a seafood rub that I already had on hand which has similar spices. This was supposed to be saved for my lunch this week but I promptly ate one of the chicken breasts as soon as it came out of the oven! Looking forward to lunch now :)
So glad it was a hit, Sara! Thank you!
Every chicken breast recipe has the same exact seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika salt and pepper. Looking for something different.
Hi Duarte, the beauty of seasonings is that you can try different ones that work best for what you are looking for! The amounts and types are seasonings are a guide here and work really well with chicken. You can also try other flavors like smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, some lemon zest, dried thyme. The possibilities are endless! Hope this helps!
Amazing. It came out perfect and the whole family loved it.
So glad to hear, Amy! Thank you!
This worked exactly as written, thanks! I’m new to the air fryer. This one was tasty.
Thank you Sharon!
Hi Erin, This was VERY good, juicy and flavorful just as you said! I’m allergic to garlic and don’t like onion, so I had to change up the spices, but this was still a great hit with us. I just came to know about your website and am enjoying your recipes VERY much! Thank you!
Yay! So glad it worked well for you, Christine! Thank you!
I’m glad I tried it!
Love this recipe! I have made this weekly since finding this recipe. Helping me to get my protein in!
So glad to hear you are enjoying it, Linda! Thank you!
Came out fabulous
Thx ❤️