Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe (Ninja Foodi)
Juicy air fryer chicken breasts with bright lemon, garlic, and oregano. Ready fast, great for meal prep.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl (that can hold the chicken while it marinates) add the lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and ground black pepper. Mix well.½ lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon dried oregano, 3 cloves garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the chicken and mix until each breast is coated.4 chicken breasts
- Cover and allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes, or in the fridge for 2 hours.
- When you're ready to cook, place the chicken breasts in the ninja air fryer in a single layer.
- Cook at 400°F/200°C for 19 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Check the chicken is cooked by inserting an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part. When it reads 165°F/74°C, its ready.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for juicy air fryer chicken breasts:
- Pat dry before marinating
- Single layer, no crowding; two batches if needed
- 19 min is a guide, always check temperature
- Pull at 165°F/74°C internal
- Rest 5 min before slicing
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg