Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast
This air fryer bone-in chicken breast method delivers restaurant-quality results with perfectly juicy meat and crispy skin – all made easy in the air fryer! Simply season and cook, and you’ll be left with super juicy chicken that tastes roasted. It cooks up quicker in the air fryer so you can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
Golden crispy skin, tender juicy meat, zero guesswork. 😍🍗
No more wondering if it’s done, no more dry disappointing dinners.
This one is so simple and everyone loves it! Keep things simple with a side or two and you’ve got an easy and nutritious dinner that’s doable for weeknight dinners.
😋 Seriously delicious: This chicken delivers juicy, tender meat with golden crispy skin that rivals rotisserie chicken.
⏰ Ready in 30 minutes: This chicken takes just a few minutes to season and prep and then you can let the air fryer take over.
🔥 Crispy skin: The air fryer creates that perfect golden, crackling skin and juicy meat.
💪 Foolproof technique: Works every time with consistent results, even for beginner cooks who struggle with getting chicken just right.
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: All you need is chicken breasts, oil, and some basic seasonings.
You may also like ground turkey stroganoff, slow cooker chicken teriyaki, turkey and cheese sliders, or crispy baked quesadillas.
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need just a few ingredients to make this juicy air fryer chicken: chicken breast (bone-in, skin-on), oil, and seasoning salt.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked. The chicken breasts will vary in size and therefore the cooking time will also vary and cooking to temp is the best way to ensure that it’s cooked to a safe temperature, without overcooking (and drying out!).
- Feeding kids without pressure: If your kids are still learning to like cooked chicken breasts, be sure to start with a tiny portion and feel free to add fun dips like ranch, bbq sauce, or ketchup to help make the chicken more enticing. Serve the meal with a few sides you know your kids will eat, like milk, fruit, and bread with butter.
- Variations: I love using seasoning salt for a little extra flavor, but you could also use regular sea salt and black pepper. You could season the chicken with garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, Chinese 5-Spice, Old Bay Seasoning, a dry rub with chili powder, cumin, and oregano, or any other of your favorite seasonings.
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Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipe
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
One taste of this air fryer bone-in chicken breast and we were hooked! It has the comforting flavor of roasted chicken, but it cooks in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer.
- Drizzle chicken with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
- Place in the air fryer basket skin-side down.
- Cook at 370 degrees F for 15 minutes, flip over, and cook another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. If the skin is getting too dark, turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Exact cooking temperature will vary based on breast size and air fryer. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked properly.
- Storage: Cooked chicken keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be eaten cold or reheated. For best results, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Ingredient notes: Look for bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for maximum flavor. Get the highest quality chicken you can. Split breasts are great, as cooking the breast with the bone helps keep it flavorful and juicy.
- Helpful tools: Air fryer, instant-read meat thermometer, tongs for flipping, paper towels for drying
- Serve with: Air fryer broccoli, haricot vert, black bean quinoa salad
Serving Suggestions
This healthy air fryer chicken just needs a side or two to round it out. Here are a few of our favorites to try:
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About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
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Great recipe I love it is so easy to make iam glad I found it on line thank you
Thanks for letting me know, Ed!