1. To begin with, olive oil should be brushed on the chicken breasts.
2. Afterward, season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper on one side.
3. Place the seasoned side of the chicken breasts down inside the air fryer basket. Season the opposite side after setting them up this way.
4. Preheat your oven to 360°F and bake the chicken breasts for 9 minutes (this timing is assuming you’re using an 8-ounce chicken breast). Cook for an extra 9 minutes after flipping the chicken breast. Larger chicken breasts usually require a longer cooking time, whereas smaller ones require less.
5. So that the chicken breasts don’t keep cooking in the heat, open the air fryer right away.
6. Using an instant-read thermometer, measure the temperature of the chicken breasts in the thickest or heavier portion. The temperature must be between 158 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is below this, close the cover of the air fryer and leave the chicken to cook for a few minutes in the residual heat. Then double-check it.
7. Place the cooked breasts on a platter and cover them loosely with foil, allowing them to rest for 5 minutes. In the remaining heat, the chicken will continue to cook (during this period, the juices will get reabsorbed into the meat). After 5 minutes, check the temperature again. The temperature must be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Serve right away, or set the chicken aside to prepare for dinner or another recipe.

When boneless chicken breasts are cooked in the air fryer, the results are so tasty and satisfying, and you’ll probably not want to eat chicken breasts any other way. Feel free to try and enjoy this recipe with your family; it’s a great way to put your air fryer to use.

If you’d like more recipe ideas for air fryer boneless chicken breasts, we recommend that you check out this video recipe.