Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Rinse each chicken breast under cold water and dry with paper towels

Step 2

Place cleaned chicken breasts in a large bowl, slightly overlapping if needed

Step 3

Fill the bowl with warm water so it covers the chicken breasts

Step 4

Add the pickle juice and cover for 30 minutes

Step 5

Turn the air fryer to 390 degrees and pre-heat for 2-4 minutes

Step 6

Remove the brined chicken, dry, and place on a cutting board topside down

Step 7

Season the bottom of each breast with half of your salt, pepper, roasted garlic powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper

Step 8

Place the chicken breasts in the basket season side down

Step 9

Season the top of the chicken breasts with the remaining spices

Step 10

Close the basket and cook for 13-15 minutes

Step 11

Open the basket and check with a meat thermometer - when they reach at (near) 165 degrees Fahrenheit remove and cover the cooked chicken breasts

Step 12

Let them rest for an additional 5 minutes, then plate and serve