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Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

Samantha Erb
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts are full of flavor and can be cooked right on the fly!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Optional

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.
  • Mix the oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, sea salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (if using) in a bowl.
  • Baste the frozen chicken breasts with the oil and seasoning mixture and place the chicken in the air fryer.
  • Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through until they reach 165 degrees F. Thicker chicken breasts may take a bit longer to cook.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and enjoy!

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Notes

How to Reheat Chicken in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes, until warmed thoroughly. Remove from the air fryer and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 355mgFiber: 1g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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