: Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Foil Packet
Tender, juicy chicken breast seasoned with paprika and herbs, sealed in foil and air-fried to perfection. Minimal mess, maximum flavor, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 | Aluminum foil | large sheet
- 1 | Air fryer |
- 1 | Tongs | for handling hot packet
- 1 | Instant-read thermometer | optional but recommended
Ingredients
- 1 | | boneless skinless chicken breast |
- 1 | tbsp | olive oil |
- 0.5 | tsp | salt |
- 0.25 | tsp | black pepper |
- 1 | tsp | paprika |
- 0.5 | tsp | dried herbs | rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Place a large sheet of foil on a board and center the chicken breast on it.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried herbs.
- Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides.
- Fold and seal the foil tightly into a packet.
- Air fry at 375°F for 18–22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Carefully open the packet, rest 2 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to retain moisture.
For extra flavor, add a thin lemon slice inside the packet before sealing.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to retain moisture.
For extra flavor, add a thin lemon slice inside the packet before sealing.