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Air Fryer Keto Chicken Breast (2-Ingredient Rub)

Chicken breast rubbed with just smoked paprika and garlic salt in a 2:1 ratio, air fried to a grilled-looking crust and a juicy centre in about 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts 8 to 10 oz each, pounded to 3/4 to 1 inch
  • 1-2 tsp avocado or olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • black pepper or cayenne optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and pound the thick end to an even 3/4 to 1 inch.
  2. Rub with oil, then the smoked paprika and garlic salt, coating the sides too.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Cook to size: small (6 to 7 oz) 8 to 10 minutes, medium (8 to 10 oz) 10 to 12, large (10 to 12 oz) 12 to 14, flipping halfway, to 160°F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes; it carries to 165°F. Slice against the grain.

Notes

2:1 paprika to garlic salt is the ratio. Taste after cooking before adding more salt.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes to bring back the crisp.