Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast (Juicy & Crispy Every Time!)

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.

Air fryer bone in chicken on a plate with veggies.

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.

Bone in chicken breast with a bite out of it.

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.

air fryer chicken breast ingredients with text

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.

air fryer bone in chicken breast on a plate

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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

This recipe was developed by Emily Dingmann, founder and contributor to My Everyday Table. Emily specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and nearly 20 years of experience, she shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily.