Juicy and flavorful chicken breasts marinated in zesty Italian dressing and cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and healthy meal.
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Add the garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bag or dish.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer for 9 minutes.
Flip the chicken breasts over and continue cooking for an additional 9 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.