How to make Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer
Ready in less than 30 minutes, Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe is so easy! This juicy chicken is a great way to get dinner on the table fast. Perfect for the entire family, this is one of our weekly go-to recipes for busy weeknights.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 3 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Cooking spray or regular olive oil/avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder optional
Instructions
- First thing, preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
- While the air fryer is heating up, spray oil onto all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Mix the garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper together and sprinkle them over the frozen chicken breasts. Pro tip: rub the seasoning in with your hands to ensure complete coverage.
- When the air fryer is ready, place the seasoned frozen chicken into the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry the chicken for 20 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through.
- Check that it is cooked properly by checking the internal temperature of the chicken. We find an instant-read thermometer is the easiest way to do this. When the temperature reaches 71 degrees C/160 degrees F, it is ready to rest.
- Rest the chicken for at least 5 minutes before cutting it. This ensures juicy chicken breasts!
Notes
- Cooking time: The cooking time can vary between different brands of air fryers, so you may need to add a couple of minutes in the end. The thickness of your chicken breast also can affect the cooking time. Thicker chicken cooks slower because there is more meat to cook, and thinner chicken breasts take less time. If in doubt. check the internal temperature!
- Check it's cooked properly: We always check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer as it's the best way to see if your chicken is cooked in the middle. Simply insert the instant meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. If it reads 71°C/160°F, it is ready! If you don't have a thermometer, you'll need to slice the chicken a little. If it's no longer pink inside it's ready to eat.
- Rest: For best results, rest the chicken! Resting the chicken breasts after cooking is key to locking in the juices, no matter which method you use. Cutting it too early results in dry chicken because all of the juices run out. We recommend resting it for at least 5 minutes.
- Does this recipe work for thawed chicken breast? Yes, it does! Cook the raw chicken for 15 minutes in total, flipping it halfway through. Don't forget to check the internal temperature at the end and allow it to rest before slicing.
Storage and reheating instructions
Store any leftover chicken breast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave, air fryer, or oven, or eat it cold straight from the fridge.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 455mg