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.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 212kcal
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
- Preheat the air fryer according to its instructions, mine needs 3 minutes to achieve a temperature of 360°F/ 180°C
- 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
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- 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
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 212kcal | Protein: 37g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 187mg