Air fry boneless chicken breast at 375°F for 12–18 minutes, flipping once.

# Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast

- Temperature: 375°F
- Time: 12–18 minutes
- Flip: Yes
- Shake: No
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: poultry
- Servings: Times based on 6-8 oz boneless skinless breasts. Adjust +2 min for thicker pieces.

## Safe internal temperature

- 165°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “All Poultry (Breasts, Whole Bird, Legs, Thighs, Wings, Ground Poultry, Giblets and Stuffing) — 165 degrees F (73.9 degrees C)” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 74°C / 165°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Poultry — Pieces, for example, breasts, legs, thighs, wings: 74°C (165°F)” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
2. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with oil and season as desired. If breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound or butterfly to an even thickness. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
3. Air fry at 375°F for 12–18 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
4. Internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part. Juices run clear when pierced. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

## Tips

- Use an instant-read thermometer and remove at 165°F — boneless breasts dry out quickly past this point
- Pound thicker breasts to an even 3/4-inch thickness for consistent cooking throughout

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry boneless chicken breast at?

Air fry boneless chicken breast at 375°F for 12–18 minutes, flipping once.

### Do I need to flip boneless chicken breast?

Flip halfway through cooking.

### What internal temperature should boneless chicken breast reach?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F per USDA FSIS and 74°C / 165°F per Health Canada.

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## Sources

- https://downshiftology.com/recipes/air-fryer-chicken-breast/
- https://www.skinnytaste.com/air-fryer-chicken-breast/
- https://www.wellplated.com/air-fryer-chicken-breast/
- https://thecookierookie.com/air-fryer-chicken-breast/
- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-chicken-breasts/

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Last verified: 2026-03-02