Juicy Frozen Chicken in the Air Fryer Recipe

Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Plain frozen chicken breasts cooked with a two-temperature method so the centers cook safely without unnecessarily drying the edges.

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Prep Time 8

Cook Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

4 individually frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 to 7 ounces each, plain and unstuffed
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon wedges and chopped parsley optional, for serving

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes if recommended. Confirm the breasts are plain, individually frozen and unstuffed.
Brush off loose ice, arrange the breasts in one layer and cook at 360°F for 10 minutes.
Mix the spices. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate, pat the surface dry, rub with oil and season both sides.
Return the chicken to the basket. Cook at 375°F for 7 minutes, turn and cook for another 7 minutes.
Continue in 2- to 3-minute increments, removing each breast when its thickest point reaches at least 165°F.
Rest on a clean plate for 5 minutes before slicing. Add lemon and parsley if desired.

Use only plain, individually frozen, unstuffed boneless chicken breasts.
Do not air-fry raw frozen stuffed or breaded chicken products; follow the package directions.
Check every breast separately and remove it at 165°F.
This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review. Appliance performance and chicken thickness vary.