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    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast | The Easiest & Best Way Possible

    by Joe Duff 4 Comments

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    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!

    A white plate with a cooked chicken breast on it. Behind the plate is a small white bowl of sweet chili sauce and a larger white bowl sweet chili sauce behind that.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast 
      • Ingredients
      • How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
        • Step 1: Preparing the frozen chicken breast
        • Step 2: Cooking the chicken breast 
      • What to Eat with Air Fryer Chicken Breast
      • How Long Does Cooked Chicken Last In The Fridge
      • Wrapping It Up 
    • Frozen Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer | The Easiest & Best Way Possible
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast 

    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.

    A large chicken breast with sweet chili sauce on top of it on a white plate. Behind it is an empty small white bowl and a large bowl of chili sauce.

    Ingredients

    All you need for this recipe is a frozen chicken breast and a couple of spices. And if you have the boneless skinless chicken breast, I guarantee you have everything else you need.

    Here's everything you'll need for this frozen chicken breast recipe. 

    • 1 Frozen Chicken Breasts
    • 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
    • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
    • 1 tsp. Salt
    • 1 tsp. Pepper
    • 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil, or Coconut Oil
    • Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping

    By the way, frozen chicken breasts are really great to have on hand. So don't be afraid to have your freezer stocked with them so you can air fry one at a moment's notice!

    A hand sprinkling seasoning on top of a frozen chicken breast that is in an air fryer.

    How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

    Cooking frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer only requires a few simple steps -and it takes less than 30 minutes to cook 'em. 

    So, let's not waste any more time air fry delicious chicken!

    A cooked chicken breast in an air fryer. Behind it is a small white bowl of sweet chili sauce and a larger white bowl of sweet chili.

    Step 1: Preparing the frozen chicken breast

    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 the frozen chicken breast in the seasoning mix, and cook.

    A piece of cooked chicken breast in an air fryer.

    Step 2: Cooking the chicken breast 

    Now that the chicken is ready to go, cook it at 350°F (180ºC) for about 10 minutes. 

    Then, after 10 minutes have passed, increase the temperature to 400°F (200ºC), flip the chicken in the air fryer basket so the chicken cooks evenly, and cook it for an additional 5-10 minutes.

    And while the chicken breasts are cooking in the air fryer basket, you can make this flavor-packed sweet chili sauce to dip it in! It's a really easy chicken breast sauce to whip up.

    Having said that, how long the chicken breast will take to cook in the air fryer depends on two things - the size of the chicken breast and your air fryer. So, make sure to check the chicken breast when the time is up - it should have an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) when checked with a meat thermometer. 

    A large chicken breasts on a white plate.

    What to Eat with Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    This air fryer chicken pairs perfectly with so many side dishes.

    Here are a few quick recipes to get you started:

    • Instant Pot Spanish rice
    • Vegetable casserole
    • Twice baked mashed potatoes
    • Sweet potato biscuits
    • Red Lobster brussel sprouts
    A chicken breast on top of a white plate. Chili sauce is drizzled on top of it and there is a spoon next to the chicken on the plate with the sweet chili sauce surrounding it. Behind the plate is a small white bowl and large white bowl filled with chili sauce.

    How Long Does Cooked Chicken Last In The Fridge

    So, this recipe calls for one chicken breast, but it can make as much chicken as you want! Also, since it uses frozen chicken, you never have to plan ahead and can whip it up instantly. But I like to make a few chicken breasts when I have the air fryer out to meal prep for the week. 

    So, for those cooked leftovers, either store leftover chicken breast in a shallow airtight container - or 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.

    Then, my favorite way to eat the leftover chicken is using it in this Spicy Southwest Salad!

    A large chicken breast with chili sauce on it on a white plate.

    Wrapping It Up 

    Well, that is how to make frozen chicken breast air fryer style. That's what we call it in our house, anyway.

    This recipe truly is the easiest way to cook chicken breasts. And it's a meal that you can always have on hand since it uses frozen chicken!

    It's ideal for a quick dinner, or lunch, or you can make a few chicken breasts to meal prep for the week. Cooking frozen chicken breasts has really never been easier.

    Anyway, I hope you find this air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe as helpful as I have.

    If you make this air fryer recipe, leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

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    Frozen Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer | The Easiest & Best Way Possible

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    ★★★★★

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

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 1 chicken breast
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Low Carb

    Ingredients

    1 Chicken Breast, frozen

    1 tbsp. Garlic Powder

    1 tbsp. Onion Powder

    1 tsp. Salt

    1 tsp. Pepper

    1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil, or Refined Coconut Oil

    Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping

    Instructions

    1. Place the frozen chicken breast in the air fryer, drizzle oil on top. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl then sprinkle on chicken.
    2. Cook at 350°F (180ºC) for about 10 minutes.
    3. Then increase the temperature to 400°F( 200ºC), flip the chicken, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F (75°C).
    4. Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
    • Calories: 152
    • Fat: 7
    • Carbohydrates: 0
    • Protein: 25

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    Comments

    1. Tammy

      January 23, 2022 at 11:43 am

      So yummy!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Mike

      January 26, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      It was easy and it was delicious too.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Kim

      November 09, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      This recipe is fantastic! Made exactly as the recipe says. Thank you so much!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Brendan Cunningham

        November 10, 2022 at 9:09 am

        We're so happy you like the recipe! 🙂

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