AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS

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Put this together for last evening's dinner. Served it topped with salsa, warm flour tortillas, and South-of-the-Border fixings. Yummy Stuff. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE BRINE
1 c dill pickle juice, more on this later
THE CHICKEN
2 medium chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin variety
THE SPICES
salt, kosher variety
black or white pepper, freshly ground
smoked paprika
cayenne pepper
other spices, your choice

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. The brine used in this recipe is the liquid from a jar of dill pickles. However, in these troubling times, going out for some pickles just to use the brine is unacceptable. So, here are some options. 1. Brine the chicken breast in some saltwater. 2. Add some salt and dried dill to a cup or so of water, boil, and then let come to room temperature. In either case place the brining solution in the fridge until nice and cold before adding the chicken breasts.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Brine the chicken breasts for 2 - 3 hours.
  • 5. Rub the chicken breasts with a bit of olive oil, and then sprinkle some spices on one side. I am using salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
  • 6. Add to the air fryer basket, spice side down, and then sprinkle the other side with more spices.
  • 7. Set the air fryer to 350f (175c) and cook for 10 minutes.
  • 8. Open the fryer and flip the chicken breasts.
  • 9. Cook until an instant-read thermometer reads around 160f (70c), about 4 - 6 minutes.
  • 10. Allow to rest for 3 - 4 minutes before serving.
  • 11. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 12. Slice and serve with your favorite sides. In this image I spooned on some of my favorite salsa, and served with warm tortillas, and fixings. Enjoy.
  • 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Yahaya Jaan
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I love this recipe! The chicken breasts are always crispy and juicy, and the breading is flavorful and spicy. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


thoker Sudeep
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This recipe is a great way to make crispy and flavorful chicken breasts in the air fryer. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious m


majbah uddin
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken breasts were cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Samantha Wiggins
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This recipe is a great way to make healthy and delicious chicken breasts in the air fryer. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful and not too spicy. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a de


Ziad Waleed
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I love this recipe! The chicken breasts are always crispy and juicy, and the breading is flavorful and spicy. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Hello World
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This recipe is a great way to make crispy and flavorful chicken breasts in the air fryer. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious m


Jacinto Aldavera
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken breasts were cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Md Ariyan v
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This recipe is a great way to make healthy and delicious chicken breasts in the air fryer. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful and not too spicy. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a de


MR DON COMEDY
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I love this recipe! The chicken breasts are always crispy and juicy, and the breading is flavorful and spicy. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


XL Biplob
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This recipe is a great way to make crispy and flavorful chicken breasts in the air fryer. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious m


nikala abramidze
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I made this recipe for dinner tonight and my family loved it! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The spicy breading was flavorful and not too spicy. I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a d


Angel Gitau
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken breasts turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked perfectly in the air fryer. The spicy breading was flavorful and crispy. I served the chicken with roasted potatoes


Ashwin Jacobs
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken was flavorful and crispy, and the spice level was just right for me. I'll definitely be making this again.


MD. mukul islam
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These spicy chicken breasts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and I had to make a second batch. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the breading was flavorful and crispy. Definitely a keeper recipe!


AJ Khaled
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I was looking for a healthier way to make fried chicken, and this recipe fit the bill. The chicken was crispy and delicious, and I didn't feel guilty eating it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Diana K Miiro
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken breasts turned out perfectly cooked. The spicy breading was flavorful without being too hot, and the chicken was moist and tender. Highly recommend!


Housam alkassab
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This air fryer spicy chicken breast recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of spice. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.