Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Extra Juicy Recipe)

Optional (but recommended) step: To brine the chicken breasts, stir the salt into the water in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts, submerging them. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, or for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

Rinse the brine from the chicken, then pat dry. (I recommend patting the chicken dry even if you didn't brine it.)

Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and black pepper.

Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (I have and love this air fryer for its roomy basket!), with the pieces not touching each other or at most barely touching.

Air fry chicken breasts at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), until the internal temperature reaches 163-165 degrees F (73-74 degrees C). (Internal temperature will rise another few degrees while resting in the next step, and should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).)As a guideline, air fry 7-10 minutes for small chicken breasts (5-7 oz), 10-12 minutes for medium (8-10 oz), or 12-16 minutes for large (11-12 oz).

Remove the basket from the air fryer and cover it with foil. Rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.