Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast (Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast)
This air fryer thin chicken breast will be one of your favorite quick chicken breast recipes. It's easy to make, and every bite of this perfect thinly sliced chicken breast air fryer is moist, flavourful, and delicious. Serve with favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, rice, boiled asparagus, or even corn on the cob. It would also make a great sandwich filling or you can use it in wraps, and salads. How long to cook thin chicken breast in air fryer is 5-8 minutes at 400F. If you want juicy, tender, flavorful chicken, read on for tips, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Mix together Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, salt and pepper.
Slice boneless chicken breast into thin slices- Place the chicken breast on a hard, firm surface. Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breast width wise so you are left with two cutlets. If you want them thinner, wrap them with cling film and use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to gently pound them into thinner pieces (If you have the pre-sliced thin chicken, skip this step). Pat them dry with paper towels.
Brush with olive oil then add a generous sprinkle of the seasoning mix covering all areas of the chicken.
Arrange the seasoned chicken slices in the air fryer basket in one layer. Don't stack the chicken or overcrowd the basket.
Air fry thin chicken breast at 400F/200C for 6 minutes. When they are done, remove them from the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes before you serve them.
Notes
Try using other spices you have in your kitchen such as cumin or seasoning salt.
Air fryers vary, so you may need to adjust the temperature and cooking time to get it just right.
Use a long, sharp knife to cut the chicken breast on a flat firm surface.
Pound the chicken slices if you want them to be thinner. Cover it in plastic wrap and flatten it with a rolling pin, heavy frying pan, or meat mallet if you have one but be careful not to tear the chicken.
Dip this chicken in your favorite dipping sauce for an extra kick!
Don't overcrowd the air fryer. If you want to make more than two thin chicken breasts you might have to cook them in batches.
This will depend on the temperature of the air fryer, the thickness of the chicken breast, and if cooking it from frozen or fresh. How long to cook thin chicken breast in air fryer is 6-9 minutes at 400F/200C. If you cook at a lower temperature it will require more time.