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Air fryer chicken breast

Air fryer chicken breast takes 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Even out the thickness, brush with oil and flip at 8 minutes so it stays juicy.

Air fryer chicken breast
Photo: @sammoghadam / Unsplash
Temp 350°F 180°C
Time 15min
  • For 2 pieces
  • Flip at 8 min
  • No preheat

Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?

Cooking more or less?

Estimated time 15 min

A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 raw chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Steps

  1. Pound the thick end with the back of a knife so the breast is an even thickness.
  2. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 8 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook for 7 more minutes.

Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.

Oven-style results

SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave oven
Maker's auto-cook setting (from the cookbook) Auto cook › Healthy fry #31 Crispy chicken 450°F (230°C) · 15 min Use: high rack + oven pan For 1 cm (0.4 in) chicken breast cutlets in a crumb coating.

We haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.

What changes in oven-style air fry mode

How it varies by air fryer

Breast size can change the time by 2–4 minutes.

Tips

  • An even thickness keeps the thin end from drying out before the thick end is done.
  • Cook until the cut center shows no pink, or 165°F (74°C) on a thermometer.
  • Rest it for 3 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in.

Troubleshooting

  • Dry and tough: too long, or no oil. Start checking at 13 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-15

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