Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

This easy method for Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast turns a frozen chicken breast into a tender and juicy part of lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes or less. Great for any air fryer or Ninja Foodi!

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Course: Air Fryer, air fryer frozen foods

Servings: servings

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast frozen

Seasoning

2 tsp Olive Oil
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
1 pinch Paprika

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer. Turn the air fryer to a temperature of 375F and preheat for 3-5 minutes. You do not need to grease the basket.
Season the chicken breast. Spray the chicken with a light coating of your favorite cooking oil, then season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika or your favorite seasoning.
Air fry frozen chicken. Add seasoned frozen chicken to the air fryer and set a timer for 30 minutes. You may not need to use all of this cooking time. Depending on the size, check at the 12-15 minute mark and decide if it needs a bit longer. Chicken is cooked fully when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Serve. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from the air fryer with tongs and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

⏲Best Time & Temperature For Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

How long do you cook frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer? Generally you can expect 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness at a temperature of 350F. You do not need to flip the chicken breast halfway through cooking time unless you'd like to.

Frozen Precooked Chicken - 15-20 minutes at 375F
Frozen Breaded Chicken Breast - 12-15 minutes at 375F
1 inch thick Raw Chicken Breast - 15-20 minutes at 375F
2 inch thick Raw Chicken Breast - 25-30 minutes at 375

🛍Frozen bagged raw chicken: Pre-frozen chicken breast from the store usually takes less time than a fresh chicken breast that has been frozen. This is because they are usually a bit thinner and smaller than fresh. Either way, use the size guide for recommended time and temperature.

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