Air Frying Frozen Chicken

Cook Frozen Chicken in your Air Fryer for a quick and easy meal! It comes out perfectly cooked and so much quicker than any other cooking method.

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Cook Time 25

Preheating 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 275kcal

Place frozen chicken in the basket and air fry 5 minutes at 390°F (200°C) to thaw.
1 piece frozen chicken
Bring out the air fryer basket and brush the chicken with olive oil, and season as desired. Place back in the air fryer and air fry again at 390°F (200°C) for 5-25 minutes, depending on the cut of chicken (see recommended times below)
1 teaspoon olive oil, chicken seasoning
Make sure the chicken is cooked through and internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) , then serve.

Place frozen chicken in the basket and air fry at 390°F (200°C) 4-25 minutes depending on the cut of chicken (see recommended times below).
Make sure the chicken is cooked through and internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) , then serve.

This recipe for frozen sausage in air fryer has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. . Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

If chicken pieces are frozen together, air fry a few minutes first and then separate them as soon as they are thawed.
Adjust cook time depending on the size of the chicken pieces - this can vary a lot, even with the same cut.
Seasoning is important if your chicken is already seasoned. Use your favorite chicken seasoning or try my Air Fryer Drumstick seasoning.
Oil is not necessary but I recommend using a little bit for best results. You can use olive oil, neutral cooking oil, or cooking spray.

Recommended cook times:

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.
I don't recommend freezing leftovers.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) for a few minutes, until heated through.

Nutritional information is if using chicken breasts and oil, excluding seasoning, and assumes half the oil is consumed.