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Air Fryer Meal Prep Chicken
This easy and flavorful Air Fryer Meal Prep Chicken is juicy on the inside, with crispy bits on the outside. Made with simple ingredients!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 24 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 14 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF (190ºC) for at least ⏱️ 3 minutes, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular model.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (or olive oil) to a medium-sized bowl.
avocado oil (or olive oil)1 tablespoon
3
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.
4
Place the chicken pieces into the bowl of oil and seasonings, and toss well to coat the chicken tenders in the seasoned oil.
5
Optional: allow to “marinate” for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
6
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.
7
Cook for ⏱️ 10-14 minutes, or approximately ⏱️ 5-7 minutes per side. Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
8
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.
9
Repeat with any remaining chicken.
10
Allow the chicken pieces to rest for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving.
11
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 Facts
calories
163 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
0.1 g
sodium Content
568 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
72 mg
carbohydrate Content
1 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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