Making air fryer chicken breasts are definitely one of my go-to dishes – I’ve never had a juicier piece of chicken in my life! I have two ways that I make my chicken and I’m sharing BOTH with you today. Breaded and plain marinated – both ways are delicious!
I’m also on Weight Watchers and it’s great because the points are pretty low (5 for the breaded and 2 for the marinated on Green). I always have chicken in the fridge so that whether I want it for a quick salad or to go with veggies – it’s always right there and only takes 12-14 minutes to cook!
How long to cook chicken breast in air fryer?
Chicken breast in the air fryer is so easy! Depending on the size of your chicken breast – it can take between 12-15 minutes. Some of those chicken breasts you buy are like the size of a car!! I do recommend taking the chicken out a little under temp because it will come up to temp as it rests and you plate the rest of dinner. And if you don’t have a meat thermometer – you should pick one up – an instant read is less than $15!
How do you make healthy chicken breast in an air fryer?
– No breading
Kroger has these marinated chicken breast in a 2 for $5 pack – I buy them all the time! Pop these in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 350 and you’re ready to go! Look at how juicy this guy is! And very Weight Watchers friendly at 2 points for green and 0 on blue and purple! (If you’re a member let me know in the comments – or if you have questions – let me know that too!)
– Breaded
Breading and “fried” chicken can be especially difficult on WW – but I found a way around it! First – brush your chicken with either plain fat free Greek yogurt or fat free sour cream. Second – dab it in 1/4 cup of panko. You don’t need much panko and it really gives the chicken a great crunch!
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipes
Once you have those perfectly cooked juicy chicken breasts – what are you going to do with them? I have tons of delicious recipes that need a cooked chicken breast and here are a few of my favorite. **OOOH** and if you just need a plain breast – still cook it the same way – it’s so much quicker than poaching or baking!!!!
- Weight Watchers Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Zero Point White Chicken Chili
- Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries
- Copycat O’Charley’s California Chicken Salad
- Applebee’s Southwest Lime Grilled Chicken Irresist-a-Bowl
- Panera Mediterranean Warm Grain Bowl
- Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts – Breaded or Not!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- pinch coarse sea salt
- 2 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast
- Sprinkle chicken with coarse sea salt
- Brush chicken with Greek yogurt on both sides
- Lay out panko on a plate and dip chicken breasts into panko on both sides
- Air fry at 350 for 12-14 minutes depending on size of chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Breast – no breading
- Marinate chicken however you like or purchase pre-marinated chicken
- Air fry at 350 for 12-14 minutes depending on size of chicken
Both!
- Temp check with instant read meat thermometer and remove around 150 degrees
Your chicken looks amazing! I would have never of imagined greek yogurt would make such a good alternative! Thanks for sharing!
My family and I are going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to make this! Looks so delicious and so flavorful!
Just got an air fryer and these were incredible!
I love this recipe. It’s easy and quick to make. And my boys love the marinated chicken more than the one with the breadcrumbs. Will surely make it again.
This is a perfect midweek meal recipe after a crazy day of homeschooling (when will this end!!). Thanks for a new family favourite!