Description
Effortlessly cook juicy, crispy frozen chicken breasts in an air fryer with minimal prep. This American comfort recipe uses simple seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, and salt for a quick, restaurant-quality meal that saves over an hour of thawing time.
Ingredients
4 frozen (6-ounce each) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil spray (as needed)
1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika adds depth)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, and salt
Season both sides of frozen chicken breasts evenly with the spice blend
Lightly coat chicken with olive oil spray for a golden crust
Place in air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap
Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook 10 more minutes until fully cooked
Notes
Use avocado oil spray or oil-free cooking spray as alternatives to olive oil spray
For added flavor, season 30 minutes after cooking with a squeeze of lemon juice
Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator (3 days) or freezer (2 months)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg