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2 pieces cooked frozen chicken breasts in air fryer basket.

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.
4.75 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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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