Air-Fried Chicken: Cooking Time And Temperature Guide

Cooking chicken breast in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to prepare a tasty meal. The cooking time depends on the temperature you set your air fryer to, as well as the size and shape of your chicken breast. For example, a chicken breast cooked at 180°C will take 18-20 minutes, whereas a chicken breast cooked at 375°F (190°C) will take 10 minutes.

Cooking time depends on the temperature and thickness of the chicken breast

To check if your chicken is cooked, you can pierce it with a knife at the thickest part to see if the juices run clear. You can also use a temperature thermometer, which should read 70°C or above. Another way to check is to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should be 160°F (71°C) or above.

Cooking at 180C for 18-20 minutes

Cooking chicken breast in an air fryer at 180C for 18-20 minutes is a great way to ensure your chicken is cooked through and remains juicy.

To start, roll each oiled chicken breast in your chosen seasoning and place them in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 180C and cook for 18-20 minutes, turning the chicken after 10 minutes.

To check that your chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife to see if the juices run clear. If they do, your chicken is cooked. You can also use a temperature thermometer, which should read 70C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

The exact cooking time will depend on the size and shape of your chicken breasts. For more even cooking, you can use a heavy rolling pin or flat meat mallet to flatten any thicker parts of the chicken breast before cooking.

If you prefer your chicken cooked at a higher temperature, you can cook it at 190C for 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Cooking at 190C for 10 minutes

Cooking chicken breast in an air fryer at 190C for 10 minutes is a quick and easy way to prepare this meat. It is important to note that the exact cooking time and temperature will depend on the size and shape of the chicken breast, as well as the specific air fryer being used.

To start, rub oil and seasoning onto the chicken breast. Then, place the chicken in the air fryer basket, smooth side down, and cook for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. For larger chicken breasts, you may need to cook for slightly longer than 3 additional minutes.

To check if the chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife to see if the juices run clear. Alternatively, insert a temperature thermometer – the chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 70-71C. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a couple of minutes. This will allow the carryover cooking to increase the internal temperature by a few more degrees.

Cooking at 400F for 10-15 minutes

Cooking chicken breasts in an air fryer at 400°F for 10-15 minutes is a great way to ensure they're cooked through while remaining juicy. This method is ideal for thicker chicken breasts, as the higher temperature helps to cook them evenly.

Before cooking, you can use a heavy rolling pin or flat meat mallet to flatten any thicker parts of the chicken breasts. This step isn't necessary, but it can help ensure even cooking.

When you're ready to cook, rub oil and your chosen seasoning onto the chicken breasts. Place them in the air fryer basket smooth side down, and cook for 7 minutes. Then, flip the chicken breasts over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. The total cooking time should be between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on the size and shape of your chicken breasts.

To check if your chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife. If the juices run clear, it's ready. Alternatively, use a temperature thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 160-165°F (70-71°C). Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a couple of minutes. The carryover cooking will increase the internal temperature by a few degrees.

Flipping the chicken halfway through cooking

The exact cooking time will depend on the size and shape of your chicken breasts, as well as the temperature of your air fryer. For thicker chicken breasts, you may need to cook them for a longer time at a lower temperature. You can also use a heavy rolling pin or flat meat mallet to flatten any thicker parts of the chicken breasts before cooking to ensure even cooking.

To check if your chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife to see if the juices run clear. Alternatively, insert a temperature thermometer; the chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 70-71°C.

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