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Air Fryer Keto Chicken Breast (4 Ingredients, 18 Minutes)

Chicken breast pounded even, seasoned with oil, salt, and garlic powder, and air fried in 18 minutes for a foolproof weeknight protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 to 10 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • smoked paprika, black pepper, lemon optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat mallet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Pound the chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness and pat dry.
  3. Rub with oil, then salt and garlic powder on both sides.
  4. Cook 9 minutes, flip, then 6 to 8 minutes more, to 160 to 163°F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Notes

Pound it even or the thin end overcooks while the middle is raw.
Pull at 160 to 163°F and rest to 165°F.
Dry the surface — water means steam means floppy chicken.