Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 , 6 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix paprika, thyme, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; transfer to a large plate.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. 3

   Rub oil over each chicken breast until fully coated, then press into spice mixture until all sides are coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats. Place into the air fryer basket.

4. 4

   Air-fry chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

5. 5

   Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.