Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breasts

Make blackened chicken breasts in your air fryer and keep your kitchen free of smoke. Tender chicken with a crispy, spiced coating — it's quick and easy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix paprika, thyme, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; transfer to a large plate.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Rub oil over each chicken breast until fully coated, then press into spice mixture until all sides are coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats. Place into the air fryer basket.

Step 5

Air-fry chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).