Garlic Butter Chicken Air Fryer Recipe

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Garlic Butter Chicken Air Fryer Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken in the Air Fryer is made with chicken breasts infused with the rich flavors of garlic, butter, and a hint of rosemary, all perfectly crisped to perfection in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients, it will become a family favorite and a go-to meal for any occasion.

Prep Time5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Garlic Butter Chicken Air Fryer

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

Blend the butter and prep the air fryer. Blend the butter, garlic, rosemary, and old bay seasoning together. Spray the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray and preheat to 400°F.
Bake the chicken. Place the chicken breasts into the air fryer and divide the butter, reserving 1 tablespoon for later. Cook for 20-25 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts or until the chicken hits an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the chicken with the reserved butter halfway through the cooking time.

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Notes

For the crispiest chicken, fully preheat your air fryer for at least 5 minutes before adding the chicken.

Don't crowd the air fryer. Leave space between the chicken pieces to allow for proper air circulation, so all the edges get equally crispy.

Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. Insert it into the thickest part of the chicken and be sure it reads 165°F before you eat remove the meat from the air fryer. Start checking at around 20 minutes. If it needs more time, continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes, then check again.

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