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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breasts

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40 min

Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breasts

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Time

40 min

Serving

2 persons

Calories

245

Rating

4.00★ (70)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Cook these blackened chicken breasts in your air fryer — there's no need to dirty a cast iron skillet and fill your house with smoke!

Ingredients

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

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Mix paprika, thyme, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; transfer to a large plate.
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  2. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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  3. 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.
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  4. 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).
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  5. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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