Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breasts

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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!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Mix paprika, thyme, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; transfer to a large plate.

  2. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  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.

  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).

  5. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
7g Fat
3g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.