25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
11. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
Making a juicy chicken breast straight from the freezer is surprisingly simple with an air fryer. You skip the long thawing process, so it’s a fast, convenient option for busy days. This method uses little to no oil, so it’s a lighter choice for your meals.
Frozen chicken breasts cooked in an air fryer stay tender inside and lightly crisp outside. You don’t need any advanced skills or special tools, making this perfect for beginners. Try this once and you’ll see how easy it is to put a healthy main dish on your table with barely any fuss.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
Serving Size
- 1 chicken breast
Ingredients
- 1 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 2 minutes.
- Brush the frozen chicken breast with the olive oil.
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken.
- Place the chicken breast in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook for another 10 minutes.
- Check that the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook a few more minutes if needed.
- Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
