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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts (Great for Meal Prepping!)

5 from 2 votes
These air-fryer chicken breasts are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prepping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients

Brine

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ONLY if using vinegar instead of pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl or 9x9" baking dish, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle brine, and salt. Add chicken and allow to soak in the brine for 1-2 hours. Remove from buttermilk.
  • While the chicken is brining, combine the seasonings together. Massage the seasonings over the chicken.
  • Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket (you may need to do this in batches depending on your air fryer size) and cook for 9 minutes at 360. Flip the chicken and cook for another 9 minutes. Check the internal temperature--if it is at 160, remove from air fryer and cover loosely with aluminum foil for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. If they need a little more time, place them back in the air fryer for a few minutes (no need to turn the heat back on, just close the door.)
  • These can be refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried chicken, air fryer chicken breast, meal prep chicken
Author: Kate Jones
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