How to cook frozen chicken breast in the air fryer

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts are perfectly seasoned and come out tender and juicy every time. Using the Air Fryer to cook frozen chicken breasts is so easy, cuts down on cooking time and makes a perfect main dish or delicious chicken for adding to quesadillas, pastas and so much more. 

Looking for other delicious Air Fryer Recipes? Check out my recipes for, Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges. 

We have loved cooking in our air fryer. It is so convenient and really you can make anything you would make in the oven in the air fryer. I especially love it because my kids can easily make meals and snacks for themselves. This recipe for cooking frozen chicken has come in handy so many times. I love to make this recipe for a simple dinner, or have extra chicken on hand to use in other recipes.

If you do not own an air fryer yet, this is the air fryer that I use. I purchased mine from Costco and it was a great deal. Just look around, you can find great deals on these appliances. 

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer

Ingredients for Frozen Chicken Breasts:

• frozen chicken
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• oregano

To prepare the air fryer for cooking, preheat to 400ºF while you prep and season the chicken. 

First, drizzle olive oil on both sides of the chicken breast, rub or brush the oil on to coat evenly. Now, if you do not want to use oil when making this chicken, you do not have to, just follow the recipe without it. 

Mix together the spices and liberally season both sides of the chicken breasts. 

Place the frozen chicken breasts into the basket of the preheated air fryer. Be careful at this point as the air fryer will be really hot from preheating. 

How long to cook frozen chicken breast in the air fryer

Set the timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the chicken inside the basket and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes. How long you cook the chicken will also depend on how big the chicken breasts are. Smaller ones will take less time, so adjust your time accordingly. 

Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. 

Remove the chicken from the air fryer to a clean plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. 

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast is easy to make and so tasty with this simple blend of spices.

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: 30 Minute Meal, Air Fryer, Chicken Recipes

Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts

Servings: 2

Calories: 297kcal

• 2 chicken breasts, frozen
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp oregano

• Preheat air fryer to 400ºF

• Combine the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and oregano

• Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the chicken breast, rub or brush the olive oil to cover the chicken.

• Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture

• Place the chicken into the basket of the air fryer

• Set the timer for 15 minutes, turn the chicken in the basket and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken measures 165ºF or is no longer pink in the center.

• Remove the chicken and rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing

• The chicken will be dry if allowed to cook for too long. Be sure to check the temperature a few times as the chicken get closer to being done. 

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 836mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts are perfectly seasoned and come out tender and juicy every time. Using the Air Fryer to cook frozen chicken breasts is so easy, cuts down on cooking time and makes a perfect main dish or delicious chicken for adding to quesadillas, pastas and so much more. 

What to serve with Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts:

• Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon

Don’t have an air fryer? Check out my simple recipe for cooking frozen chicken breasts in the oven HERE.