Frozen fried chicken breast in air fryer

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!

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

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 Chicken Breast, frozen
• 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, chicken breasts freeze incredibly well. So don't be afraid to have your freezer stocked with them so you can air fry one at a moment's notice.

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!

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 breast 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.

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, and cook it for an additional 5-10 minutes.

And while the chicken is cooking, you can make this flavor-packed sweet chili sauce to dip it in!

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 temp of 165°F (75°C). 

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:

• Low carb french fries
• Instant Pot Spanish rice
• Spinach casserole
• Instant Pot potato salad
• Instant Pot carrots
• Red Lobster brussel sprouts

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 them 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!

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, lunch, or you can make a few chicken breasts to meal prep for the week.

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

If you make it, 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

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!

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

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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