Air Fryer BBQ Split Chicken Breast Recipe

Recently, my new favorite in the kitchen has become an air fryer. I like to use it to grill chicken breasts. This is really a blessing for lazy people. I made this dish with friends yesterday and everyone liked it very much. They said it was better than grilling outside. The spread is still delicious! Today I will share the recipe with you, let us say goodbye to greasy takeout!

Introduce

The working principle of air fryer grilled chicken breast is to use the high temperature and fast cooking technology of the air fryer. Combining the convenience of the air fryer with the flavor of the grill, this not only allows the chicken breast to retain its tender and juicy flavor , but also gives the air fryer a light grilled aroma, which is the perfect combination of health and deliciousness .

Ingredients Needed

Chicken breast: The main ingredient of this dish, providing rich protein.

Onion shreds, green and red peppers: Add sweetness, spiciness and fragrance to the dish, and can also serve as a decoration.

Ginger shreds: Used to marinate chicken breast, providing a unique spicy taste and removing the fishy smell of chicken breast.

Salt and pepper: Basic condiments, pre-prepared taste of the recipe.

Soy sauce, oyster sauce: Add salty flavor and color to the dish.

Starch: Wrap the chicken breast, making it more tender and locking in the juice.

Barbecue seasoning: Increase the barbecue aroma and unique taste of the chicken breast, making the chicken breast more delicious.

How many minutes and at what temperature should chicken breast be cooked in an air fryer?

The time and temperature for cooking chicken breast in an air fryer will be affected by factors such as the size and thickness of the chicken breast and the power of the air fryer, and need to be analyzed according to the actual situation.

Under normal circumstances, when the air fryer is preheated to 180 - 200°C. When the thickness of the chicken breast is about 1 - 1.5 centimeters, it needs to be cooked for about 15 - 20 minutes.

It is recommended to turn the chicken breast over every 5 - 7 minutes to ensure that the chicken breast is heated evenly.

If the chicken breast is relatively thick, when the temperature is adjusted to 200°C, it needs to be cooked for about 20 - 25 minutes, and turn it over once in the middle for 10 minutes.

Is it true that air fryers cause cancer?

First of all, it is important to know that the air fryer itself does not cause cancer, its working principle is through high-speed hot air circulation, so that food is quickly dehydrated at high temperatures, to achieve the effect of frying; The operating temperature of the air fryer is generally about 160-200 ° C, and this temperature range will not normally produce carcinogens. 

However, if use inferior air fryer, so the pot or coating material at high temperatures may release harmful substances, which may lead to go against the elements to the human body.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Insufficient marinating time for chicken breast

When using an air fryer to grill chicken breast, be careful not to let the marinating time be too short. If the marinating time is too short, the chicken breast will not be flavorful enough, which will result in the chicken breast tasting bland.

Poor control of temperature and grilling time

The temperature of grilled chicken breast in an air fryer is very important. The temperature cannot be too high. If the temperature is too high, it will easily cause the surface of the chicken breast to be burnt while the inside is not cooked yet. However, if the temperature is too low, the chicken breast will not be easily cooked and will take longer, causing the chicken breast to become dry. It is generally recommended to control the temperature at 160-200 degrees.

Uneven fuel injection

Before roasting the chicken breast, you need to spray a layer of oil on the surface. If you spray too much oil, the chicken breast will be greasy and lose the health advantage of cooking in an air fryer; but if you spray too little oil, it may cause the chicken breast to stick to the basket of the fryer, affecting the appearance and taste. It is usually recommended to spray a thin layer of oil evenly.