Air Fryer Chicken Breast In Foil

You’ll love this delicious and tender Air Fryer Chicken Breast in Foil! The foil packets seal in all the moisture and seasonings. It’s so easy to cook flavorful chicken in the air fryer.

Chicken Wrapped In Foil In Air Fryer

This is such a great hack for cooking juicy and tender chicken breasts. No more dried out or bland chicken for you! Once you wrap the chicken breasts in foil envelopes, you’ll see what a difference it makes to the cooked chicken. And it’s so easy! Just season, wrap, and cook in the air fryer.

You could even cook the chicken with vegetables for a complete meal. Just season the veggies, lay out in the foil, and top with the seasoned chicken breast. After cooking, open the packets for a delicious dinner! It couldn’t be easier. Plus you can add any seasonings you love on chicken.

Looking for more ways to cook chicken in an air fryer? We’ve got some great recipes for you! Try Air Fryer Chicken Livers, Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, or Air Fryer Chicken Wings. The air fryer cooks up perfectly tender chicken every time.

How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast In Foil

First let’s season the chicken. Pour a little bit of olive oil into a small dish and brush the chicken breasts. You can omit the oil, but it does add flavor and prevents the chicken breast from sticking to the foil.

Next top the chicken breasts with seasonings. We used salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning and oil onto the breasts. Then flip them over and season on the other side.

Measure out about 12″ of aluminum foil for each breast. Lay one seasoned chicken breast on each foil sheet. Top with 2 lemon slices for extra flavor. Fold up the aluminum into a little packet and add the chicken to the air fryer. Repeat this process with the other chicken breast.

Cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes for thick chicken breasts or 20-25 minutes for thinner pieces.

Once the cooking time is up, check the chicken in a few places with a meat thermometer. You can pierce the foil with the thermometer if there isn’t a clear opening. The chicken should be at least 165 degrees at the thickest point. If not, continue cooking at 400 degrees for another five minutes before checking the temperature again.

If chicken is done cooking, carefully remove foil packets from air fryer with a pair of tongs. Open the packets and lay chicken out on a serving platter to enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Can use olive oil or any other kind of vegetable oil or butter
• Be sure to rub in the oil and seasonings to coat the chicken breasts evenly
• Optional: layer vegetables under the chicken breast to make a complete meal in each foil packet
• Add foil packets to the air fryer seam up, so the juices stay inside while the chicken cooks

Can I Wrap Chicken In Foil In Air Fryer?

Yes! This is a great method as it seals the moisture and seasonings inside with the chicken breast. If you cook chicken in foil in the air fryer, you get tender and flavorful chicken.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Chicken Breasts In Foil?

This healthy meal would perfect alongside some lightly seasoned veggies. Try Sautéed Frozen Vegetables, Instant Pot Frozen Vegetables, or Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables.

Or slice up the chicken breasts and add a boost of protein to these dishes: Roasted Potatoes And Mushrooms In The Air Fryer, Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini, or Instant Pot Boxed Stuffing.

More Chicken Recipes To Try

Baked Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Pan Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings In Air Fryer

Tender Instant Pot Chicken Gizzards

Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Chicken Patties

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