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Tender Air fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts (No thaw)

Frozen chicken in the air fryer is fast, delicious and easy with this method. This recipe yields the most tender result.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.23

Ingredients

  • 650 g (3 large) chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400℉ (200℃) for a couple of minutes.

  • Spray the basket with neutral oil. Add the frozen chicken and cook for 10 minutes so the chicken can defrost.
  • Brush thawed chicken the thawed chicken with neutral oil then add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. For extra browning, you can add a small drizzle of honey!
  • Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, flipping half way through. Check the internal temperature for 165℉ (74℃).
  • If the temperature is not 165℉ (74℃ ), then add a few additional minutes and recheck the temperature. Continue this until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165℉ (74℃).
  • Serve hot with your choice of sides. I looove to pair this with BBQ sauce, hot sauce of a spicy mayo.

Notes

  • Make sure you preheat your airfryer and space the chicken breast out in the tray.
  • Similarly sized pieces of chicken will cook in a similar amount of time.
  • Check the internal temperature  which should be 165℉ (74℃) of each breast, not just one.
  • Remember to flip the chicken half way through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g