Description
These simple air fryer recipes create fast, crispy, and flavorful dinners using everyday ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, these easy air fryer meals include juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and healthy sides with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 cups green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
2. Brush the chicken with olive oil on both sides.
3. Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
5. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
6. Cook the chicken for 16 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
7. While the chicken cooks, toss the green beans with a small amount of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
8. Remove the cooked chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9. Place the green beans into the air fryer basket.
10. Cook the green beans at 380°F for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly crisp.
11. Slice the chicken and serve with green beans and lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for the crispiest texture.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
You can substitute broccoli or asparagus for green beans.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg