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Method

4 steps

1. 1

   Mix 2 teaspoons steak seasoning, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. If the breasts are thick on one end, cover them and gently pound until they are about ½–¾ inch thick throughout.

2. 2

   Heat the air fryer to 400°F for about 3 minutes. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over both sides of the chicken, then rub on the seasoning so it reaches the edges.

3. 3

   Place the breasts in the basket with room around them. Cook 7 minutes, turn, and cook 6 minutes more. Check the thickest part; it should read 165°F, with clear juices and no translucent center.

4. 4

   Rest the chicken on a board for 5 minutes before slicing. The outside will stay seasoned and the inside will be easier to cut without losing all its juices.