Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

Learn how to cook frozen chicken breast in the air fryer with this easy method — juicy, no thawing needed and delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer frozen chicken breast, frozen chicken breast air fryer

Servings: servings

Calories: 165kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 frozen chicken breast
Olive oil to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the frozen chicken from the packaging, and use clean paper towels to pat it dry.
1 frozen chicken breast
Brush both sides with olive oil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any extra seasonings like garlic powder or paprika.
Olive oil to taste, Salt and pepper to taste
Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 15-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rest the chicken for a few minutes. Then, slice, and serve!

Notes

There’s no need to defrost the frozen chicken before cooking, but try to use pieces that are about the same size so that they will cook in the same amount of time.
Make sure to check on your chicken during the last few minutes of cooking since different sizes of chicken and different air fryers cook differently. Again, the meat thermometer is your friend here!
Work in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. For the best results, leave a bit of space all around the chicken pieces to allow the air to circulate evenly.

You can also add a sauce to your air fryer frozen chicken. However, you'll want to wait until the last few minutes of cooking time so it doesn’t burn. Luckily, it doesn't take long to cook frozen chicken with the air fryer!

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