Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

From the freezer onto your plate in 20 minutes, this air fryer chicken breast recipe is the easiest way to cook chicken. And this frozen chicken breast recipe makes tender and juicy chicken every single time with nearly no effort!

My Go-To Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe

As I'm sure you know, chicken breasts are one of the most versatile protein-packed foods you can make. But, let's be honest, chicken breasts are not always the easiest to cook - a lot of time, they turn out either bland or dry.

But what if that didn't have to be the case? 

What if I told you that you could make absolutely delicious, tender, and juicy chicken breasts in your air fryer?  And what if I also told you that you could cook frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer?

Well, that's actually what we're going to be doing today. Today, I'm going to show you how to cook frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer and end up with perfect results every single time.

Ingredients

• Frozen chicken breasts- you'll want to use boneless skinless chicken breasts.
• Garlic powder and onion powder- for a balance of savory, umami flavors.
• Salt and pepper- just a pinch of more flavor.
• Vegetable oil- for coating the chicken. You can also use olive oil or coconut oil.
• Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping

By the way, if you're looking for another frozen chicken breast recipe, grab some extra chicken and give this baked frozen chicken breast recipe a try.

How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

Step 1: Prep Work

First things first, preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180ºC). Then, once it's warmed up, just place the frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer, and drizzle olive oil on both sides of the breast. Next, coat them in the seasoning mix.

Step 2: Cook The Chicken

Cook it at 350°F for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 400°F (200ºC), flip the chicken in the air fryer basket so it cooks evenly, and cook it for an additional 5-10 minutes. The total time will vary depending on the size of the chicken. So, make sure to check it when the time is up. It should have an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part. 

What Can I Serve With This Recipe?

It goes well with practically any of your favorite sides! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Instant Pot Spanish rice
• Vegetable casserole
• Twice baked mashed potatoes
• Sweet potato biscuits
• Red Lobster brussel sprouts

How To Store Leftovers

So, this recipe calls for one chicken breast, but it can make as much as you want! It's the perfect meal prep recipe if you want to cook a few at a time. For those cooked leftovers, either store them in a shallow airtight container or a Ziploc bag with all of the air squeezed out of it. Stored this way, the chicken will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. You won't want to freeze the chicken again since it's already been frozen and cooked. Then, my favorite way to eat the leftover chicken is using it in this Spicy Southwest Salad!

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