Split Chicken Breast Air Fryer Recipe

Juicy, tender, and downright delicious, this split chicken breast air fryer recipe will transform your mealtime! Simple to prepare and ready in just thirty minutes.

Lightly seasoned with delicate marjoram and fragrant allspice to complement the meat's natural flavors, this split chicken breast air fryer uses only a few simple ingredients to create a mind-blowing meal. You’ll love this meal from the first bite.

Once you try cooking split chicken breast in air fryer, you’ll never go back to the oven! Cooking with hot air seals in all of the chicken’s natural juices and prevents them from evaporating, giving you incredibly succulent meat and gorgeously browned, crispy skin.

Using only a small amount of heart-healthy olive oil, air fryer split chicken breast is lower in fat than other chicken recipes. Plus, it has beautifully soft meat and flavors that you will love!

Ingredients you’ll need to make split chicken breast

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Bone-in, skin-on, chicken breast. Try to find chicken breasts with a good amount of skin on them, as they will go lovely and crisp in the air fryer! Always check chicken breasts for freshness; they should be springy to the touch and light pink in color.

Olive oil. I use olive oil for this recipe because it has a high smoke point and doesn’t overpower the other flavors. It’s also a good source of polyunsaturated fats, which can help reduce bad cholesterol in your blood.

Cumin. Cumin is rich and earthy, adding a warm base to your air fryer split chicken breasts. If you don’t have cumin, ground coriander also works well.

Garlic powder. Great in seasonings, garlic powder adds a slightly sweet and spicy element. You could also use minced fresh garlic.

Marjoram. Aromatic marjoram has a complex and delicate flavor that brings this dish to life! It’s in the same family as oregano, which you can use as a substitute.

Allspice. Warming and fragrant, allspice tastes like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s the berry of the myrtle tree fermented and then sun-dried. You could substitute cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Salt and pepper. The final flourish that brings out all of the other flavors! Don’t miss out on the salt and pepper, but feel free to experiment and find the correct amount for you.

Tools used to make the recipe.

• Small bowl
• Pastry brush
• Air fryer
• Instant meat thermometer
• Cutting board
• Chefs knife

How to cook split chicken breast in air fryer

Seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, garlic, marjoram, allspice, salt, and pepper. Brush the mix all over the chicken breasts.

Air Frying: Place the split chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer skin side down; cook to 380ºF for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through or until an instant meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165ºF.

Serving: Remove from the air fryer basket and let it rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Make sure to use an instant meat thermometer when cooking raw meat and cook the chicken until the split chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF in the thickest part.
• Let the meat rest for 10 minutes to ensure the juicer meat.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

How long to bake split chicken breast in air fryer

It takes 20-25 minutes at 380°F to air fry split chicken breast. The exact timing will depend on how large your chicken pieces are and on your model of air fryer.

Always use a meat thermometer to check that your chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving; using the meat thermometer is also a great way to avoid overcooking.

When using a meat thermometer to check the bone-in chicken, always ensure that you insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and that it isn’t touching the bone, as this can skew the reading.

What do you serve with split chicken breast

• Air fryer smashed potato
• Easy air fryer baby carrots
• Simple air fryer sweet potato cubes
• Air fryer green beans

How to store cooked split chicken breast

To store cooked split chicken breast in the fridge, seal it in an airtight container and move it into the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking; this helps prevent bacterial growth. Once in the fridge, cooked chicken is safe for 3-4 days.

To store leftovers in the freezer, seal them in an airtight container or Ziptop bag and move them to the freezer within 2 hours of cooking. The chicken will be at its best if eaten within four months.

Leftovers from this split chicken breast recipe are wonderful cold the next day in a salad or a sandwich!

How to reheat bone in chicken breast in air fryer

To reheat cooked split chicken breast in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Then, heat for around 5 minutes and flip once halfway through.

Use a meat thermometer to check for a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

More Air fryer chicken breast recipes

• Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Breast
• Marinated Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 
• Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Breast
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

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