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How Long To Cook Frozen Chicken Breast In Air Fryer?
Learn how long to cook frozen chicken breast in air fryer as part of our air fryer back to basics series.
Cook Time
38 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast medium, frozen
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the chicken breasts from the freezer.
- If they are in cling film/plastic wrap or in a freezer bag remove it and transfer to a paper liner in the air fryer. Alternatively, you can cook your frozen chicken breasts directly in a foil tray.
- Place the frozen chicken breasts into the air fryer and air fry at 160c/320f for 38 minutes.
- Important – make sure you use a thermometer to double check that the chicken at its thickest part has reached an internal temperature of 70c/160f or above. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Notes
- Marinades. We highly recommend air frying chicken (especially frozen chicken breasts) in a marinade. This keeps the chicken nice and juicy, it tastes amazing, and you will not believe it started off frozen. Get our air fryer chicken marinades here.
- Size. Note that our air fryer chicken breast time and temp is based on medium frozen chicken breasts. You will need to add extra for smaller or larger.
- Dual. If you have an air fryer dual (such as this one we have) we recommend instead making one of your sides in one drawer and then the chicken in the other. Then you can have a full meal ready together.
- Please note This chicken breast time and temp guide was tested in our Cosori Air Fryer (its this one). Air fryers vary so adjust if necessary, depending on the quality of your air fryer. Or consult the temperature test on page 18 of The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Protein
96g
(192%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
289mg
(96%)
Sodium
524mg
(22%)
Potassium
1.672mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
136IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Protein | 96g | 192% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.