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    Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

    Published: Oct 11, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Want to learn how to cook frozen chicken breast in air fryer, and how long to cook for? This air fryer frozen chicken breasts recipe will show you easy quick steps for air frying frozen chicken breast.

    The chicken comes out moist, tender and juicy inside, with a nice golden brown crisp outer. It's perfect served with pasta, potatoes, gravy, or used in salads and sandwiches.

    2 pieces cooked frozen chicken breasts in air fryer basket.

    One of the reasons why I love my air fryer is that you can cook almost anything in it and it's especially great for cooking frozen chicken. The chicken comes out tender, moist, juicy, and perfectly cooked all the time.

    Forgot to take chicken out of the freezer and you need to cook and get it ready in less than 30 minutes? this is the recipe for you.

    Frozen Chicken Breast in Air fryer (Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts)

    Cooking frozen chicken breast in air fryer is as simple as ABC and this air fryer frozen chicken breasts recipe will show you how to do it right.

    This recipe is not only easy and simple, but it's also quick and is ready in under 20 minutes.

    It requires minimal preparation as you only have to season, air fry, rest it and serve it.

    Only few simple, clean ingredients are used in the preparation which makes it a healthy chicken breasts recipe that is low carb and suitable for keto diet.

    Frozen chicken breasts in air fryer cooked from raw can be customised with seasoning of your choice before air frying but the good thing is this recipe also include the seasoned pre cooked ones (breaded chicken breasts).

    This is a straightforward recipe that you will keep coming back to as it's easy, and you get great results- I mean flavorful, tasty and juicy skinless boneless chicken breast fillets.

    For other chicken parts, check my air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks and air fryer frozen chicken thighs recipes.

    the cooked chicken displayed in the air fryer.

    Frozen Chicken Breast Marinade

    For the marinade, I used paprika, parsley, onion and garlic powder, black pepper, salt and vegetable oil. Mix everything together and apply on all sides of the chicken breast fillets. 

    Cook chicken straightway. Don't leave in the fridge as defrosting will water down the marinade. 

    Other Seasonings You can use to marinate are:

    Chicken breasts seasoning 

    Simple chicken seasoning 

    Peri Peri Seasoning 

    Italian seasoning

    Add a bit of oil to any of the above seasonings and you have a great marinade you can use on frozen chicken. 

    the marinade for frozen chicken breasts displayed.

    Ingredients

    Frozen chicken breast fillets

    Paprika 

    Parsley

    Garlic powder

    Black pepper 

    Salt 

    Vegetable oil

    Ingredients displayed.

    How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer

    Bring out the raw frozen chicken breasts from the freezer.

    If they are stuck together, separate them into individual pieces.

    Deglaze any block of ice on them by running them under water for few minutes.

    Make the marinade by mixing the paprika, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil.

    the marinade for frozen chicken breasts displayed.

    Apply the marinade all over the chicken fillets.

    marinated chicken

    Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.

    Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry the chicken for 10 minutes.

    After the 10 minutes, flip the breast fillets, and air fry for another 10 minutes. 

    cooked and displayed in the air fryer.

    Bring out the air fryer basket, take out the chicken fillets and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    How Long To Cook Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

    This depends on factors such as the thickness and size of the fillets, the brand and temperature of the air fryer, but generally, how long to air fry chicken breast is between 12 - 25 minutes.

    For medium thickness at a temperature of 400F/200C, cooking time is 15 - 20 minutes.

    How long to cook frozen chicken breasts at a temperature of 190C is 18-25 minutes.

    Always make sure that chicken is fully cooked before you consume it. If you cut into the middle, it should be moist, tender and there should be no blood in the middle. The internal temperature should also be atleast 165F.

    You can determine the internal temperature by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.

    the cooked dish.

    Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer 

    For Frozen pre-cooked chicken breast in air fryer (breaded frozen chicken breasts), here's how to cook it in air fryer:

    Remove them from any packaging.

    Arrange the frozen breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.

    Air fry them at a temperature of 400F/200C for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness.

    Take the chicken breasts out of the air fryer, and leave it to rest for 5 minutes before serving them.

    Serve with side dishes of choice.

    cooked meal served on a white plate.

    What to serve with

    Creamy pasta

    Air fryer potatoes 

    Basmati rice

    Boiled carrots

    Gravy

    2 pieces cooked frozen chicken breasts in air fryer basket.

    How To Store

    To store leftover chicken breast, first let it cool completely, then put it in an airtight container or Ziplocs before storing in the fridge or freezer.

    It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. To store it for longer, put it in the freezer where it will last for up to 6 months.

    How To Reheat

    It can be reheated from frozen in the air fryer, microwave or oven. There is no need to thaw before reheating however if you wish to defrost it first, you can leave it in the fridge to defrost overnight.

    How to reheat in the air fryer: Put in a microwave safe plate then put in the microwave to heat on high settings for 1.5 minutes or until it's heated through.

    To reheat in the oven: Remove the chicken from the packaging, put on a baking tray and bake at a temperatre of 200C for 3 minutes or until it's warmed through.

    Once reheated, don't re freeze the chicken.

    Use leftovers in soups, curries, sandwiches, salads.

    Tips

    • It's best to choose chicken breasts that are of similar sizes so they cook evenly however it's ok if they are only slightly bigger than each other.
    • If the chicken breasts are stuck together, seperate them into individual pieces.
    • No need to defrost the chicken before cooking. Simply rinse under the tap to deglaze any block of ice on them, season and air fry from frozen. 
    • The oil used in the recipe will help the seasoning to stick to the breast but you can make it oiless if you prefer. 
    • It's ok to use any other good marinade or seasonings of your choice.
    • Cooking time depends on the thickness and size. If using smaller pieces, check after 12 minutes of cooking time.
    • Leave chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it.  
    the cooked dish.

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    2 pieces cooked frozen chicken breasts in air fryer basket.

    Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe

    Kemi
    Want to learn how to cook frozen chicken breast in air fryer, and how long to cook for? This air fryer frozen chicken breasts recipe will show you easy quick steps for air frying frozen chicken breast.
    The chicken comes out moist, tender and juicy inside, with a nice golden brown crisp outer. It's perfect served with pasta, potatoes, gravy, or used in salads and sandwiches.
    4.72 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2
    Calories 290 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pieces Chicken breasts
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST IN AIR FRYER

    • Bring out the raw frozen chicken breasts from the freezer.
      If they are stuck together, separate them into individual pieces.
      Deglaze any block of ice on them by running them under water for few minutes.
    • Make the marinade by mixing the paprika, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil.
      Apply the marinade all over the chicken fillets.
    • Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
      Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry the chicken for 10 minutes.
      After the 10 minutes, flip the breast fillets, and air fry for another 10 minutes.
    • Bring out the air fryer basket, take out the chicken fillets and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    FROZEN BREADED CHICKEN BREAST IN AIR FRYER

    • For Frozen pre-cooked chicken breast in air fryer (breaded frozen chicken breasts), here's how to cook it in air fryer:
      Remove them from any packaging.
      Arrange the frozen breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry them at a temperature of 400F/200C for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness.
    • Take the chicken breasts out of the air fryer, and leave it to rest for 5 minutes before serving them.
    • Serve with side dishes of choice.

    Notes

    • Cooking time depends on the thickness and size. If using smaller pieces, check after 12 minutes of cooking time.
    • It's best to choose chicken breasts that are of similar sizes so they cook evenly however it's ok if they are only slightly bigger than each other. 
    • If the chicken breasts are stuck together, separate them into individual pieces.
    • No need to defrost the chicken before cooking. Simply rinse under the tap to deglaze any block of ice on them, season, and air fry from frozen. 
    • The oil used in the recipe will help the seasoning to stick to the breast but you can make it oiless if you prefer. 
    • It's ok to use any other good marinade or seasonings of your choice.
    • Leave the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Jim. says

      April 28, 2022 at 1:16 am

      Same directions for unfrozen.i chicken breasts

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