Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika*); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; pinch salt; pinch black pepper (optional); 2 large potatoes (I suggest russet or Yukon gold); 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

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If you're looking for a super easy weeknight dinner, this air fryer chicken breast and potatoes is just the thing! We season the chicken breast and potatoes to make it extra tasty, then air fry up a quick family dinner in about 30 minutes.

Looking for a side dish for this recipe? I think my air fryer root vegetables and my air fryer broccolini both work perfectly!

air fryer chicken breast and potatoes with arugula and radishes on a white plate.

Much like my air fryer rosemary chicken thighs and my air fryer cheese stuffed chicken, this air fryer chicken and potatoes recipe is lightly spiced, and the thighs are so tender and juicy! Perfect for a quick family dinner, we use a mix of herbs and spice for so much flavor, and then cook up an air fried chicken dinner with no need to turn the oven on.

Love easy chicken recipes? Do have a peek at my air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs, air fryer chicken bites and my air fried pesto chicken thighs for more tasty yet simple ideas. And my chicken kale salad is perfect for summer lunches and potlucks!

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Easy family dinner. The beauty of this air fryer chicken breast and potatoes is how simple it is! We cook them up together so you have the main dinner items, and just need to add some veggie sides.

No need to turn the oven on. Using an air fryer is so quick and more affordable than roasting chicken in the oven.

Gluten free, dairy free and low histamine. We use a handful of pantry staples to add herbs and spice to the chicken breast. They are suitable for all these dietary requirements and make for a fun low histamine meal idea.

🐓 Ingredients

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

Chicken - we use boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe. It's best to use fresh chicken breasts that are roughly the same size for an even cook time.
Potatoes - I suggest to use something like russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes. I've also used baby potatoes and they worked so well too!
Paprika - I use sweet paprika for this recipe as it is less intense in flavor, and also suitable for my low histamine readers.

📖 Swaps and variations

Swap individual herbs for a pre-done herb mix. If it works for you, then herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning both give a lovely flavor.

Swap sweet paprika for regular paprika. I suggest to use a little less as it has a more punchy spicy flavor, but you can use regular paprika or smoked paprika. My low histamine readers are likely better to stick to sweet paprika, which is low histamine per the SIGHI list.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this air fryer chicken breast and potatoes is super simple, and all you need is an air fryer, tongs and meat thermometer! It's quick and easy with very little 'hands on' prep time, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

All the instructions are in the recipe card below, but these photos should help guide you.

spiced olive oil in a small beige bowl with a spoon, labelled number one.

Step 1: Make the spice dressing

Combine olive oil, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder and sweet paprika in a small bowl. Stir or whisk together (image 1).

spice coated potato pieces in a glass bowl labelled number two.

Step 2: Prep the potatoes

Peel, then dice the potatoes into small cubes about an inch thick. Add to a large bowl and drizzle on half of the herb and spice oil. Toss to coat the potatoes (image 2).

potato cubes in an air fryer basket labelled number three.

Step 3: Air fry the potatoes

Add the diced potatoes to your air fryer basket in an even layer with a little space in between them. Air fry at 380F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket after 5-6 minutes (image 3).

two chicken breasts coated in oil and spices in a bowl labelled number four.

Step 4: Prep the chicken breasts

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel. Add to the bowl the potatoes were previously in, and drizzle on the remaining spiced oil. Rub over the chicken breasts, both sides (image 4).

two spice coated chicken breasts in an air fryer basket labelled number five.

Step 5: Add the chicken to the air fryer

If you are using a dual basket air fryer, place the chicken breasts in the other drawer. If using a single drawer air fryer, use tongs to push the potatoes to the side and place the chicken breasts with a little space between them (image 5).

two air fried chicken breasts in an air fryer basket labelled number six.

Step 6: Air fry the chicken and potatoes

Air fry the chicken and potatoes for 15-16 minutes at 380F, flipping the chicken after about 10 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the chicken and cook for longer if needed (image 6). Check the temperature again to ensure the chicken is safely cooked through.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

Adjust herbs and spice to preference. Use a little less, or a little more depending on how you like it!
Dice to an even size. It's best to dice the potatoes into pieces of roughly the same size, of about an inch thick, for an even cook time.
Leave space between your chicken and potatoes. To let the air circulate, try not to overcrowd your air fryer basket.
Check the temperature. Always use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest point of the chicken breast. Air fry for longer if need be, if you are using larger chicken breasts for example.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Do I have to use boneless chicken thighs?

This recipe and the timings are for boneless chicken thighs. If you use bone-in chicken thighs you will need a longer cook time.

Can I use frozen chicken breasts?

The timings for this recipe are for fresh chicken breast, not frozen, which will need a longer cook time.

Do you have to flip chicken breast in an air fryer?

I find it best to flip the chicken halfway through the cook time so you get even crispy edges on both sides of the chicken breast.

Do you need to let chicken rest before serving?

It's recommended to let chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Is this air fryer chicken and potatoes gluten free?

Yes, we don't use flour or any other gluten-containing product so it's a gluten free chicken recipe.

🥣 How to serve air fryer chicken and potatoes

Some veggies on the side make for a balanced meal, so why not try my air fryer baby carrots, my pesto roasted vegetables or my air fryer lettuce.
For a light cold side, my cucumber apple salad and my cucumber beet salad are fresh and nutritious!

🥄 Storage

It is recommended to keep cooked chicken in the fridge for no more than four days (Healthline). I suggest that my low histamine readers cook 'to order' and don't keep leftovers in the fridge (see SIGHI for more details).

You can easily freeze the cooked chicken and potatoes. I suggest to freeze them in separate freezer-safe containers. The USDA recommends freezing cooked chicken for up to four months. My low histamine readers may wish to reduce this time as SIGHI suggest that 'frozen food should not be stored for an unnecessarily long time'.

air fried chicken and potatoes on a white plate with arugula and radishes.

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