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Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer
Temperature
375°F
190°C
Time
18–22
minutes
Done at
165°F
internal
How to make it
- Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). A 2–3 minute preheat is optional but helps browning.
- Cook for 18–22 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Check doneness with a thermometer: it's ready at an internal temperature of 165°F.
Tip: Pat dry, rub with a little oil and seasoning. Thinner cutlets finish closer to 12 minutes.
Times assume a standard 1500–1800W basket air fryer. Compact or very full baskets can need 2–3 extra minutes; large oven-style units often finish a bit sooner.
Cooking from an oven recipe instead? The conversion calculator turns any oven temperature and time into air fryer settings.