Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 7 oz each / 794g total)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound the thickest part with a mallet until it is an even 2cm thickness.
  2. Use paper towels to pat the chicken completely dry.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the breasts and rub it in thoroughly with your hands or a brush.
  4. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the meat, pressing it in until no bald spots remain.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C and let it run for 3 minutes.
  7. Arrange the basket. Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
  8. Initial cook. Air fry at 200°C for 8 minutes.
  9. Flip the meat. Carefully turn the breasts over until the browned side is facing down.
  10. Final cook. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
  11. The rest. Remove from the basket and let the meat sit on a cutting board for 5 minutes until the juices settle.