Step 1

Optional: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 0.8 inches (2cm) with a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a wide jar.

Step 2

Brush chicken with olive oil or melted butter and season it with salt and pepper from both sides.

Step 3

Put the chicken breasts in one single layer in the Air Fryer basket.

Step 4

Cook for 12-16 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breast at 390 F until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut and it has reached an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C).

Step 5

Remove from Air Fryer and transfer to cutting board. Let sit for 2-3 minutes before cutting or serving.