Description
Perfectly juicy and tender chicken breasts straight from frozen? Yes, please! Cooking them in the air fryer is so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen chicken breast (approximately 2 breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for at least 5 minutes.
- Coat: Place 1 pound frozen chicken breast in a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, turning to coat evenly.
- Season: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing gently to help it adhere.
- Cook: Transfer the seasoned chicken breasts to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12–28 minutes, depending on thickness. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Check: Check doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Rest: Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use air fryer parchment liners for easier cleanup. Avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in batches if necessary. For oven cooking, bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg