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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

My Air Fryer chicken breast with optional maple glaze comes out perfectly cooked and juicy in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 10-16 ounces each, trimmed

Maple Glaze (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 380℉ for 5 minutes while preparing chicken breasts.
  • Using a small spoon or pastry brush, brush the top of each chicken breast with maple syrup.
    2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    Brushing maple syrup onto raw chicken breasts.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and salt.
    2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    Mixing brown sugar seasoning.
  • Divide rub equally and press on top of each chicken breast, pressing into the syrup so it is covered evenly.
    Chicken breasts coated with brown sugar and maple syrup.
  • Place prepared chicken breast in the Air Fryer basket. Select chicken, making sure the temperature is 380℉. Cook time is 16-20 minutes. Be sure to flip chicken over halfway to cook evenly.
    Chicken breasts in the basket of an Air Fryer.
  • (Optional) Drain the juices from the tray and baste the chicken breast again before serving.
  • Let chicken breast rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve as desired.
    Air-fried maple chicken breast on a plate with salad.

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Notes

If you prefer, you can make this Air Fryer chicken breast recipe using the time and temp instructed, but without the maple glaze. Use a seasoning of your choice, like my simple chicken seasoning.
Cook Time:
  • If using smaller chicken breasts (4-8 oz each) halve the recipe using the following amounts: 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup. Cook time is 12-15 minutes.
  • The cooking time for larger breasts will be slightly longer, at 20 minutes. I did ten minutes on each side.
Storage: Store air fryer maple glazed chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1496mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg