Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
This air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe is quick, easy, and foolproof. With just a drizzle of oil and a simple seasoning blend, you'll have tender, juicy chicken breasts on the table in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or last-minute dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 4 frozen chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon dry chicken rub, recipe below (or your favorite chicken rub)
Dry Chicken Rub
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic and Peppers seasoning (a Club House seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360ºF. If your model doesn't have a preheat button, just run it for 3-5 minutes at that temperature.
- Place frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Place frozen chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer. Brush tops with olive oil. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, garlic powder, Roasted Garlic and Peppers seasoning, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle generously over the chicken.
- Air fry the chicken for 6 minutes at 360℉. Break the chicken apart with a knife and flip it over with tongs. Brush the top of the chicken with olive oil and apply dry rub again. Air fry for an additional 4 minutes at 360℉.
- Flip the chicken over and increase the temperature to 380℉. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. Once it reaches 165°F, the chicken is done.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with your favorite vegetables, salad, or over rice.
Video
Notes
- Cooking times vary by air fryer model and thickness of chicken. Always check with a thermometer, not the clock.
- Frozen chicken cooks best when the breasts are similar in size.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.
- The chicken rub makes a large batch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and use it on my other chicken recipes.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
