Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

Learn how to make the juiciest chicken breast from frozen in the air fryer. It doesn't need any thawing and is tender and moist on the inside. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 142kcal

Author Arman Liew

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 6-ounce frozen chicken breasts
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Whisk the smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl with olive oil. Rub over each chicken breast on both sides.
Place the frozen and seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
Cook the chicken breasts for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Chicken breasts: The cooking time is based on 6-ounce frozen chicken breast fillets. Smaller fillets (4 ounce or 5 ounce fillets) will usually take about 15 minutes, and large fillets (over 6 ounces) will take at least 22 minutes. Continually check using a meat thermometer.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days. Do not re-freeze, please.

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