Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious way to cook chicken breast? Look no further than this easy air fryer chicken breast recipe! This versatile kitchen gadget can turn a simple chicken breast into a crispy, juicy, and flavorful meal in no time. In this recipe, I will share with you how I make my perfect air fryer chicken breast that has my family singing with joy.
Air fryers have become popular in recent years due to their ability to cook a wide range of foods quickly and efficiently with little to no oil. Their unique design allows hot air to circulate around the food, resulting in crispy and evenly cooked dishes.
Cooking with an air fryer also has the added benefit of being healthier, as it reduces the amount of oil needed to achieve the desired texture and taste. Additionally, air fryers are incredibly versatile, fast and can be used to cook a variety of foods, from roasted vegetables to any meat or seafood. With their speed, efficiency, and delicious results, it’s no wonder that air fryers have become a popular addition to many kitchens, including mine. Especially during summer months, I find myself resorting increasingly using air fryer to cook several different chicken recipes often, including this air fryer chicken breast with curry seasoning.
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Chicken is a lean protein and cooking it in the air fryer can easily result in dry and tough meat. However, there are several ways to prevent this from happening and ensure that your chicken breasts come out juicy and flavorful every time.
Firstly, it is important to never overcook the chicken. Set the air fryer to the recommended temperature and time for chicken breast and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The temperature should reach 165°F at the thickest part of the chicken breast.
Secondly, marinating the chicken breasts beforehand can add moisture and flavor. A simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs can do wonders. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
Brining the chicken breast before making this air fryer chicken breast recipe yields wonderful results. A simple brine of saltwater solution, infused with herbs and curry spices not only helps chicken retain moisture even during cooking, but gives the wonderful aroma and flavor of the curry to the final dish. Once brined, rinse the chicken before cooking and pat dry, then dust with your favorite spice rub to get an even coat. I use my own homemade spice mix in this air fryer chicken breast recipe.
By following these tips, you can ensure that your air fryer chicken breasts come out juicy and delicious every time without sacrificing their crispy exterior.
Cooking tips for my version of air fryer chicken breast
Once you have brined the chicken breast and dusted with custom blended red curry powder, cooking this air fryer chicken breast is quite easy. Set the timer and temperature according to the chicken roast setting of your air fryer. Make a simple marinade with curry spice mix and cook it away. My pro tip is to open the air fryer halfway and give the chicken breast a good basting with sauce. Feel free to do this more than once during the cooking to have a nice spicy crust on chicken.
Always cook chicken until well done, using meat thermometer.
What to serve with air fried chicken breast
When it comes to serving air fried chicken breast, there are endless possibilities! This dish pairs well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, sweet potato fries, mashed potatoes, or a fresh side salad. You can also serve it with a dipping sauce, like honey mustard or BBQ, for an extra burst of flavor.
To add even more variety, you can experiment with different seasonings and spice blends to customize the flavor to your liking. Another twist to the air fryer chicken breast is to make them tandoori style with yogurt red curry spicy marinade. In this recipe you could skip brining and basting steps because yogurt and seasoning mix will prevent the chicken from drying out too much. Use skinless, boneless chicken breast for the tandoori style air fryer chicken breast recipe.
Make an easy tandoori style marinade by mixing the same amounts for seasonings given for the sauce with 2 tablespoons of whole milk Greek yogurt, teaspoon of mustard oil, turmeric, little lemon juice. Adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
Try serving this air fryer chicken breast as part of a larger meal or as the main course with your favorite sides for a quick and easy meal.
Whatever way you decide to serve it, this chicken breast is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Easy Air fryer Roast Chicken breast
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 bone in skin on chicken breast
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp Red curry powder
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup water
For marinade
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp yellow curry powder
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
- 2 tbsp Salt or according to taste
- 3 cloves of garlic
Instructions
- Mix yellow curry powder, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce together. Pour over chicken and marinade for one hour to overnight.
- Mix red curry powder, tomato paste, oil, and water to make the sauce. Optionally add a little salt and brown sugar to balance flavors if you prefer.
- brush the sauce over the chicken and Air fry for 360 degrees for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reads 150 Fahrenheit. Open the Air fryer and brush the chicken breast with additional dose of sauce halfway.
- Cover the Chicken breast and allow to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
