Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts

Name: Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Description: 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.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

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.