Juicy inside, lightly golden outside: that is what a good chicken breast should be, and with the Thermomix® plus air fryer it works every time.
Chicken Breast with the Thermomix® and Air Fryer
Ingredients 0 / 8 ✓
- 4 piece chicken breasts approx. 180 g each
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ piece lemon juice only
Instructions 0 / 5
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Blend the marinade in the Thermomix®.
Add olive oil, garlic cloves, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and lemon juice to the mixing bowl. Blend for 15 sec / speed 4 until you have a smooth paste.
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Marinate the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken breasts in a freezer bag, add the marinade, seal well and massage thoroughly. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
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Preheat the air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and shake off any excess.
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Cook and turn.
Place the chicken breasts in the basket. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes at 180 °C, turning once after 8 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 75 °C.
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Rest and serve.
Leave to rest for 3 minutes before slicing so the juices can redistribute.
How to get perfect chicken breast in the air fryer
The Thermomix® blends the marinade into a smooth, even paste in just 15 sec / speed 4. The chicken then marinates for at least 30 minutes before going into the air fryer at 180 °C for 15 to 18 minutes. Turn it halfway through so both sides colour evenly.
Our tips
- Try to use chicken breasts that are roughly the same thickness. If one is noticeably thicker than the others, press it gently with the palm of your hand or make a shallow cut at the thickest end.
- A meat thermometer is worth its weight in gold here: at 75 °C internal temperature the chicken is cooked through but still juicy. Cooking it longer will dry it out.
- Leftovers taste just as good served cold and sliced over salad. Keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge.
More on this combination in our Thermomix® and air fryer guide.
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