Description
Cooking frozen chicken in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious meal without the need for thawing. The air fryer circulates hot air around the chicken, cooking it evenly and giving it a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 frozen chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Brush the olive oil mixture over the frozen chicken breasts.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil mixture before freezing.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Protein: 50
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