Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
Frozen breaded chicken breast comes out crispy on the outside and juicy inside, straight from the freezer with no need to thaw. Ready in under 20 minutes - great for salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts [See Note 1]
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Place the empty air fryer basket in the air fryer and preheat at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen chicken to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 16 to 19 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping the chicken pieces over with tongs or a spatula at the 8 minute mark. [See Note 2]
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve in a sandwich or wrap. Or cut into slices and serve over your favorite salad.
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Notes
- Note 1: Don't thaw the frozen chicken before air frying.
- Note 2: Tested with Just Bare brand, but this recipe also works for Aldi red bag chicken. For Tyson panko chicken breast, air fry for 18 to 20 minutes at 380 degrees F.
- Note 3: Every air fryer runs differently based on wattage and capacity. The first time you make this recipe, check the chicken 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up and adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 780mg | Sugar: 2g
