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15-Minute Garlic Butter Air Fryer Chicken

Need dinner fast? This 15-minute garlic butter air fryer chicken is quick, incredibly flavorful, and surprisingly healthy. The ultimate easy weeknight dinner recipe that delivers restaurant-quality taste in under 15 minutes.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or light butter alternative
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil spray

Equipment

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
  • Keywords: quick air fryer chicken, 15 minute chicken dinner, garlic butter chicken, easy weeknight dinner, healthy chicken recipe, fast dinner ideas

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Cut chicken into even strips or leave as thin cutlets. Brush lightly with half of the melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
  5. Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the chicken cooks, mix the remaining melted butter with the minced garlic and fresh parsley in a small bowl.
  7. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and immediately toss it in the garlic butter mixture. The residual heat will cook the raw garlic slightly and coat the chicken beautifully. Serve hot.

Notes

Notes:
Use thin cutlets: If you can buy pre-sliced chicken chicken cutlets, you can reduce the cooking time to just 8-10 minutes.
Don't burn the garlic: By adding the garlic butter after cooking, you avoid burning the garlic in the high heat of the air fryer, which can make it bitter.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
This chicken is phenomenal served over zucchini noodles, whole-wheat pasta, or a simple side salad for a complete healthy chicken dinner.
Nutrition:
Calories: 260 kcal
Protein: 32g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 420mg