Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
A quick and easy way to cook frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer, perfect for busy nights. No thawing required! Try this simple recipe today.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 3 frozen chicken breasts same size to ensure even cooking
Glaze:
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon olive oil and seasonings for the chicken.(3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 3 teaspoons smoked paprika, and Kosher salt and pepper).
- Rub the 3 frozen chicken breasts with the seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Carefully place the rubbed chicken into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 30 minutes, flipping each 10 minutes. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. If it's not done in 30 minutes (that depends a lot on the thickness of your chicken breasts), add 8-12 more minutes to cooking time.
- While the chicken cooks, combine the ingredients for the glaze. (3 teaspoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 3 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 garlic clove-minced)
- Over the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush the breasts with the glaze.
- Slice the chicken and enjoy!
Notes
Tips & Tricks:
- Make sure your chicken breasts are the same size so they cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Don’t skip the glaze—it's the perfect sweet-and-savory finish!
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg