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Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

Tender frozen chicken breast in the air fryer, quick and healthy dinner for any day of the week. This is my most-cooked air fryer recipe, always delicious and so versatile. Change the seasoning according to taste.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts Note 1
  • oil spray or 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder Note 2
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer according to its instructions, mine needs 3 minutes to achieve a temperature of 360°F/ 180°C
  2. Season chicken: Spray or rub the chicken with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the spices of choice. Place it in the basket.3 chicken breasts + oil spray or 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil + ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  3. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Check the internal temperature; it should be 165°F/ 74°C If the chicken breast pieces are thinner or thicker, adjust the cooking time. ½ inch/ 1.2 cm thick: about 10 minutes1 inch/ 2.5 cm thick: about 15 minutes1 ½ inches/ 4 cm thick: about 20-22 minutes2 inches/ 5 cm thick: about 28–30 minutes

Notes

  • Chicken breasts: Total weight of about 500 g/ 1.1 lbs, each breast should weigh about 5.5-6 oz/ 150-170 g and be about 1 inch/ 2.5 cm thick. If the thickness of the breasts is different, please adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Seasoning: Use any spices you like; this is just basic seasoning. You can add garlic powder, use any other sort of paprika (smoked or hot), or any spice mixture you like.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 212kcal (11%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 187mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 212kcal 11%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 187mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.