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    Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

    Modified: Dec 12, 2023 · Published: Aug 10, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Air fryer recipes make cooking a breeze and this Air Fryer Chicken Caprese is proof! Enjoy tender chicken with the combination of fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The creamy cheese, tasty tomatoes, and fragrant basil provide a refreshing and tangy touch to the meal.

    If you enjoyed this, you'll also love our Caprese Air Fryer Sandwich and this Air Fryer Portobello Mushroom Pizza.

    air fryer caprese chicken ingredients

    Try this and see why it is one of our favorite chicken recipes.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why Grilled Chicken Caprese in the Air Fryer is Awesome
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Caprese
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍝 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why Grilled Chicken Caprese in the Air Fryer is Awesome

    • Combines the flavors of a Caprese salad with juicy grilled chicken.
    • Ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy day. Another great busy day chicken dinner is our Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Recipe.
    • A healthier take on a classic Italian dish giving you the same mouthwatering flavors without the guilt


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken Breasts - Fresh or defrosted.
    • Balsamic Vinegar - A traditional ingredient in Caprese salad.
    • Tomato Slices - To ensure optimal taste and juiciness, choose ripe tomatoes.
    • Mozzarella Cheese - The creamy texture of the mozzarella perfectly complements the acidity of the tomatoes.
    • Basil - Basil lends a fragrant aspect to the chicken. Depending on your taste, tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces or leave them whole.
    air fryer caprese chicken ingredients


    📋How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

    STEP 1. Pre-heat air fryer to 390 degrees.

    STEP 2: Lightly spray both sides of the chicken breasts with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. 

    air fryer caprese chicken ingredients

    STEP 3: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

    STEP 4: Remove the chicken from the air fryer.

    cooked chicken breast on air fryer

    STEP 5: Top the chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice.

    cooked chicken breast on air fryer

    STEP 6: Place the chicken back in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until the tomato has toasted.

    air fryer chicken caprese

    STEP 7: Remove from air fryer and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

    STEP 8: Garnish with fresh basil. Serve & enjoy. 

    air fryer caprese chicken

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Make sure the chicken breasts are not overcrowded in the air fryer. You want to give the chicken enough space to cook and maintain its crispness.

    Tip 2: After you remove the chicken from the air fryer, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This gives the juices a chance to redistribute and keeps the chicken from being too dry.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    What are some ways I can serve Air Fryer Caprese Chicken?

    You can serve this paired with a side salad, or even in a sandwich.

    What kind of mozzarella can you use in this dish?

    You can use sliced mozzarella or fresh mozzarella that you slice yourself.

    How to store Air Fryer Chicken Caprese?

    Because of the tomato, this doesn't really store that well. You can always make the chicken ahead of time and then add the tomato and mozzarella and reheat the chicken, but I don't recommend this as it would dry out the chicken.


    🍝 Related Recipes

    • Caprese Air Fryer Sandwich
    • Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Drumsticks
    • Italian Chicken Salad
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      Grilled Flatbread with Pesto and Mozzarella

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    📖 Recipe

    Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

    Vicky
    Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly crispy and flavorful chicken breast, topped with a melty layer of mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. That's what will happen when you make this Air Fryer Chicken Caprese.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 232 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 4 pieces
    • ⅛ cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • 2 Medium tomatoes sliced
    • 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
    • Cooking Spray
    • Salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste
    • Basil a few leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat air fryer to 390 degrees.
    • Lightly spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray & sprinkle with salt & pepper.
    • Place chicken in the air fryer for 20 minutes.
    • Remove from air fryer.
    • Add mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice to each chicken breast.
    • Place back in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until tomato has toasted.
    • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
    • Serve & enjoy.

    Notes

    • Make sure the chicken breasts are not overcrowded in the air fryer. You want to give the chicken enough space to cook and maintain its crispness.
    • After you remove the chicken from the air fryer, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This gives the juices a chance to redistribute and keeps the chicken from being too dry.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 738IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Barb says

      August 15, 2023 at 9:01 pm

      4 stars
      Wow this was great!! Used garden tomatoes (have way too many 😂) so trying anything that’s a keeper anytime!!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        August 16, 2023 at 11:30 am

        Thanks for the kind words Barb! Glad you found a use for the tomatoes!

        Reply
    2. Jeff says

      August 10, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe and so much healthier than chicken parmesan. I will make this again.

      Reply
    3. Kerri says

      August 10, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I love chicken caprese, but I never thought of using the air fryer. Definitely making this again!

      Reply
    4. Ali says

      August 10, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this was such an easy meal to make! I love caprese salad so I knew I’d love this chicken and it did not disappoint.

      Reply
    5. Anjali says

      August 10, 2023 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was a fun twist on a regular caprese sandwich! Super easy to make and perfect for lunch!

      Reply
    6. Justine says

      August 10, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love this chicken recipe! It's so good in the air fryer, too!

      Reply
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