Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

Sliced chicken breast on a blue plate with fries and sauce.

Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

Cook your Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer for a quick meal that's done in 25-30 minutes! The easy way to get perfectly cooked chicken breasts, straight from frozen, all ready to serve with your favorite sides!

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Cook Time 25

Preheating 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 275kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Air Fryer*

Ingredients

1 frozen chicken breast
1 teaspoon olive oil
seasoning optional

Instructions

Preheat air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 390°F (200°C).
Place the frozen chicken breast in the basket and air fry 5 minutes at 390°F (200°C) to thaw.
1 frozen chicken breast
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 10 minutes at 390°F (200°C), then flip the chicken and air fry 10 minutes more. If needed, flip again and air fry 5 more minutes or until done.
1 teaspoon olive oil, seasoning
Make sure the chicken is cooked through, then serve.

Notes

This recipe for air fryer frozen chicken patties was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.

Ingredients notes & substitutions

Olive oil can be swapped for another oil, or cooking spray
Seasoning: use whatever chicken seasoning you prefer. Here I made it with paprika powder, salt, and ground black pepper but I also love making it with Tanjin or other pre-made spice blends like French, Italian or Cajun seasoning.

Tips & tricks

Preheat the air fryer * for the very best results
If cooking multiple chicken breasts it's best if they're of the same size - otherwise, keep an eye on them individually
If your chicken breasts are frozen together separate them after air frying for 5 minutes, or however long it takes them to separate easily. You might need to add a few minutes at the end.
Don't overcrowd your air fryer * - cook in a single layer and make sure there is space for the air to circulate around the chicken
Flip the chicken regularly for an even cook
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through - it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
If the internal temperature is ALMOST where it should be you can remove the chicken from the air fryer and wrap it in foil. The temperature will continue to rise.
Adjust cook time depending on the size of the chicken breasts - this can vary a lot! For most sizes, 25-30 minutes will be good.
Cook time can vary with different air fryers
Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer * at 360°F (180°C) or lower, in 2-minute increments

Nutritional information is for chicken and oil, excluding seasoning, and assumes half the oil is consumed.

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