I love easy air fryer recipes and this frozen chicken breast in air fryer is one of the best! You can cook this dish easily with just a handful of seasonings and in less than 30 minutes.
You know we love our juicy air fryer chicken recipes here at Air Frying Foodie. If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy our fresh air fryer chicken breast recipe, air fryer chicken legs, and air fryer chicken thighs.
Our whole family enjoys delicious chicken made in the air fryer and this Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast recipe is one of the easiest. If you're looking for an easy chicken dinner, look no further.
Don't worry if you didn't prep and thaw your chicken because you can easily cook chicken in the air fryer from frozen.
Why Air Frying?
Air Fryer chicken is much healthier than deep frying foods. It's a healthier way to cook meals because you are using fewer oils which means fewer fats and calories in each dish.
That makes this healthy chicken perfect for meal preps and to be served along with your other favorite healthy dishes.
How does the Air Fryer work?
Air Fryer work using a heating element and a fan that blows hot air that in turn cooks the foods in the air fryer. The "trick" is that it tastes just like deep fried foods, but they're much healthier.
TIP: When making this chicken recipe, the time is going to be dependent on the thickness of your chicken breast. Please note that if you use the cooking time for a thicker chicken breast and your chicken breast is thin, you're probably going to end up with a dry piece of meat. Make sure to see the cooking times for the thickness in the recipe card below.
Make sure you have a meat thermometer on hand to ensure the chicken is fully cooked before removing it from the air fryer basket.
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast
- olive oil
- paprika
- ground black pepper
- sea salt
- garlic powder
How to Make Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil or a nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- Cover the chicken with olive oil. Add the seasonings together and rub the chicken breasts until they are coated on both sides of the chicken breasts. Place in the coated skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
- Use a digital instant read thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the chicken breasts internal temperature reaches 165°f.
- Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Note: This recipe was made using a Cosori air fryer. All air fryers cook differently, and you should always carefully rest a recipe before setting the cooking time and walking away. A thinner cut of chicken breast will use less time than a thicker cut, so for best results make sure to check out the chart below in the recipe card for the perfect juicy chicken breast.
FAQs
Store any remaining leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container. Use leftovers for meal prep such as tacos, taco bowls, fajitas, and more.
I love to use smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. You can also use Italian seasoning, blackened seasoning, lemon pepper, or your favorite seasoning blends.
One of the best things about this recipe is that it's low carb and full of protein.
I love easy weeknight meals and this is one of my favorite recipes. If you're looking for more recipes, you might also enjoy these below!
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Frozen Chicken Breast Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil or a nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- Cover the chicken with olive oil. Add the seasonings together and rub the chicken breasts until they are coated on both sides of the chicken breasts. Place in the coated skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
- Use a digital instant read thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the chicken breasts internal temperature reaches 165°f.
Notes
1 inch thick: about 15 minutes
1 ½ inches: about 20-22 minutes
2 inches: about 28–30 minutes Store any remaining leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container. Use leftovers for meal prep such as tacos, taco bowls, fajitas, and more. I love to use smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. You can also use Italian seasoning, blackened seasoning, lemon pepper, or your favorite seasoning blends.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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