65 Air Fryer Beginner Recipes

Why Make This Recipe

Air fryers are a great way to cook food quickly with less oil. This recipe is perfect for beginners who want to make tasty and healthier meals.

How to Make Air Fryer Beginner Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Coat the chicken breast with the mixture evenly.
4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
6. Use a meat thermometer to check if the internal temperature has reached 165°F (75°C).
7. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

How to Serve Air Fryer Beginner Recipe

Serve the air-fried chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or your favorite salad. You can also slice it and put it on a sandwich or in a wrap.

How to Store Air Fryer Beginner Recipe

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay good for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the air fryer for a few minutes to warm it up again.

Tips to Make Air Fryer Beginner Recipe

• Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
• Experiment with different spices to suit your taste.

Variation

You can use different meats like pork or turkey, or even try tofu for a vegetarian option. Just adjust cooking times as needed.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, you can air fry frozen chicken. Just increase the cooking time by about 5-10 minutes.

2. Do I need to use oil?
Using oil is optional, but it helps with browning and flavor. You can skip it or use a cooking spray.

3. What if my chicken is not done after the cooking time?
If the chicken isn’t cooked through, put it back in the air fryer for a few more minutes. Always check the internal temperature.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

A simple and healthy chicken recipe made in the air fryer, perfect for beginners looking to cook quickly with less oil.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 240

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast Use boneless and skinless for easy preparation.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with cooking spray if preferred.
• to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
• to taste pepper Adjust to preference.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika can add extra flavor.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Coat the chicken breast with the mixture evenly.

Cooking

1. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
2. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
3. Use a meat thermometer to check if the internal temperature has reached 165°F (75°C).

Serving

1. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
2. Serve the air-fried chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or your favorite salad.
3. You can also slice it and put it on a sandwich or in a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalProtein: 46gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mg

Notes

Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking. Experiment with different spices to suit your taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes.

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