Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken

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Tender, flavorful and moist this chicken is going to become a staple in your kitchen! This recipe for Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken is easy to make and only requires two ingredients. Serve with your favorite sides, add to a salad, make it into a sandwich and more! A versatile recipe like this has endless options.

two gluten free air fryer chicken breasts on a charcoal plate

How to Make Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken

If necessary, trim any fat from chicken.
Place chicken in a medium size mixing bowl and add Italian dressing.
Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes up to overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for at least 10 minutes.
Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and add marinated chicken breasts.
Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees and then flip chicken. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Remove chicken from air fryer and serve.

chicken marinating in Italian dressing in an orange bowl — Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for 15-30 minutes.

chicken ready to be cooked sitting in an air fryer basket — Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for 15-30 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Going for a full gluten-free meal? While the chicken is cooking prepare the ingredients for our Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl and put the chicken on top!
A meat and potatoes kinda of person? Try our Crock Pot Baked Potatoes as the perfect side dish for this chicken recipe.
Have leftovers after dinner? Use this chicken in our Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Pasta Casserole or One Pot Dairy-Free Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Want a low carb option? Pair this air fried chicken with our Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan for a combination you will love.

two Gluten free air fryer chicken breasts on a charcoal plate with a couple of slices cut off of the chicken breast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe dairy free?

Yes, as long as you are using a dairy-free salad dressing or marinade.

Can I use other cuts of chicken for this recipe?

Definitely! Try chicken thighs or chicken tenders. The cook time will have to be adjusted if the pieces of chicken are smaller or larger but the same method can be used.

Can I use other types of salad dressing or marinade?

Of course! Be sure to make sure that they are gluten-free if needed.

gluten free air fryer chicken breast with a few slices cut off

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Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Breast is easy to make, super moist and makes a delicious main dish.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2/3 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chicken breast and Italian dressing.
Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray and add chicken to basket.
Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip chicken breast over and cook another 10-15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Once chicken reaches 165 degrees, remove basket from air fryer.
Serve chicken with your favorite side dishes.