What is the cook time for a chicken breast in an air fryer, and what factors affect this?
Air fryers have become one of the latest trends for home cooks. Food blogs sing their praises because they’re an affordable cooking appliance that simulates that deep-fried crisp with less oil. On top of that, air fryers heat food evenly and quickly. Whole blogs are dedicated to the appliance. According to Amazon sales-rank data, the air fryer was one of the most popular Christmas gifts of 2018.
To sum it up, air fryers have grown in popularity due to their convenience. They’re helpful for quick, simple meals such as cooking a chicken breast.
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How long to cook chicken breast in an air fryer
Cook time depends on a multitude of factors. There’s no one correct time and temperature for cooking chicken breast. The basic rule of thumb is the higher the temperature, the shorter the cook time. On top of that, regardless of temperature, it is recommended you flip your piece of chicken halfway through.
Possible cook times and temperatures:
Another important factor when determining cook time is the size of the chicken breast itself, according to The Cookful.
It’s important to note the safe internal temperature standard set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for poultry is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can test to see if your chicken breast is safe to eat by using a meat thermometer.
According to Insider, it is recommended you line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper, but aluminum foil works, too. Parchment paper is preferred, but either work. Check the manual of your air fryer to see what works best for your specific model.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How long should you cook a chicken breast in an air fryer?
