Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Whole Grain Mustard is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish. Juicy chicken coated with a tangy mustard glaze is air-fried to perfection in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix whole grain mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and honey (if using).
- Coat each chicken breast generously with the mustard mixture using a basting brush or spoon.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For even cooking, pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- If you don’t have whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard works as a great substitute.
- Adjust the spices and seasoning to your taste—add a pinch of red chili flakes for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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