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two cooked chicken breasts in a black square air fryer basket.
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Frozen Chicken Breast Air Fryer

Cooking Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer is the quickest and most simple way to get dinner on the table in a flash! There's no need to thaw chicken breasts when you use this simple air fryer recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs frozen chicken breasts boneless and skinless, about 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Place the frozen chicken breasts in a bowl. Cover with olive oil.
  • Combine the spices in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to combine.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in two batches if need be.
  • Air fry at 390°F/200°C for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Notes

  • My chicken breasts were 8 ounces each and about 1 inch thickness. If your chicken breasts are thinner, they will take less time to cook.
  • You do not need to thaw your frozen chicken breasts. Cook them directly from the freezer.
  • If your frozen chicken breasts are stuck together, add them to a plastic bag and submerge it in warm water for a few minutes. Then carefully pull the breast apart with a fork.
  • Feel free to use your hands to rub the oil and spices all over the chicken breasts. Since they're frozen, the oil may not want to spread on its own.
  • Use an instant read thermometer to check to be sure that the internal temperature of each breast is at least 165°F/74°C before serving.
  • Try other flavors! Your favorite spices can be used in place of or in addition to the seasonings listed here. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal | Carbohydrates 0.5g | Protein 36g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0.02g | Cholesterol 109mg | Sodium 488mg | Potassium 641mg | Fiber 0.2g | Sugar 0.04g | Vitamin A 175IU | Vitamin C 2mg | Calcium 10mg | Iron 1mg
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