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Juicy air fryer chicken breast, sliced on a white cutting board.
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How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer

When it comes to quick and easy dinners, frozen chicken breasts are a pantry staple. And with this simple air fryer recipe, you can have perfectly cooked, juicy chicken in just minutes – no thawing required!
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer frozen chicken, frozen chicken breasts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 210kcal
Author Lauren Keating

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts approx. 1-inch thick
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360ºF.
  • Rub the frozen chicken breasts with oil. Season generously with your desired spice blend and salt. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes, or approximately 15 minutes total per inch of thickness, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg