Air Fryer Blackened Chicken
An easy way to cook flavorful, juicy, and crispy chicken breasts for a delicious, lazy weeknight dinner or weekly meal prep.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 spray Avocado Spray
Blackening Seasoning Rub
- ½ tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ tablespoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon Fennel Pollen see notes below
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne or to your desired heat level
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Make the seasoning: On a plate, combine all the dried spices, salt, and pepper.
- Season and marinate the chicken: Coat both sides evenly with the blackening seasoning. Using the same plate, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray and preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 360 degrees.
- Air fry the chicken: Add the chicken breasts, drizzle with olive oil, and cook for 9 minutes; flip and cook for another 9 minutes, or until the chicken is 165°F.
- Rest the chicken: Immediately remove the chicken breasts and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Fennel pollen: This is my SECRET INGREDIENT for this blackening spice rub. and what makes this rub special. I love the flavor; it adds a sweet, citrus, and subtle licorice spice to the rub. If you can't find fennel pollen, you can grind ⅛ teaspoon of fennel seeds and add them to the mix. If you're not a fennel fan, you can omit it completely, but I highly recommend you try it. It's so good.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breastCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 959IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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