10-Minute Air Fryer Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables seasoned to perfection and air fried in under 15 minutes for an easy, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets

→ Marinade & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before beginning preparation.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Add the chicken pieces and all prepared vegetables to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding—cook in two batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation and even cooking.
05 - Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket halfway through cooking. Continue until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet in under 15 minutes with barely any cleanup
  • The high heat creates restaurant-style char marks while keeping everything juicy inside
  • You can prep the ingredients in the morning and cook when youre ready
02 -
  • Overcrowding is the enemy—steam builds up and you end up with steamed rubbery food instead of charred perfection
  • Different air fryer models run hotter or colder, so check at 8 minutes the first time you make this
  • Letting the chicken rest for 2 minutes after cooking keeps it juicy
03 -
  • Dry the chicken pieces with paper towels before seasoning for better browning
  • Preheat the air fryer longer than the manual says to develop better initial sear marks
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so nothing burns while other pieces finish cooking

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