Air Fryer Meal Prep Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 24 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced into cutlets* (split widthwise) (about 1 pound)

1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)

¾ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¾ teaspoon flaky salt (or kosher salt (or ¼-½ teaspoon fine salt)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF (190ºC) for at least 3 minutes, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular model.

Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (or olive oil) to a medium-sized bowl.

Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the oil. Stir well to combine the oil and seasonings together into a paste.

Place the chicken pieces into the bowl of oil and seasonings, and toss well to coat the chicken tenders in the seasoned oil.

Optional: allow to “marinate” for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer the chicken pieces into the preheated air fryer basket (or parchment-lined tray) in a single layer, leaving ample room between each of the pieces. Work in batches if needed.

Cook for 10-14 minutes, or approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.

Once the pieces reach a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF in their thickest part, they are cooked through and can be removed from the air fryer.

Repeat with any remaining chicken.

Allow the chicken pieces to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving.

If using the chicken for meal prep, cool for 10-15 minutes, then transfer them to airtight containers, or slice into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

• Calories: 163 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.01 g
• Cholesterol: 72 mg
• Sodium: 568 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Total Sugars: 0.1 g
• Protein: 24 g