Air Fryer Chicken Recipe

Learning how long to cook frozen chicken in an air fryer is a real time saver. The result is tender, juicy, and full of flavor that your whole family will enjoy. This simple 6-step method is so easy, and you can customize with your favorite seasonings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time11

Total Time21

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, air fryer recipe, budget recipe, chicken recipe, easy meals

Servings: Servings

Calories: 98kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Air Fryer

Salsa Bowls

Strainer Container

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Ingredients

4 6 ounce Chicken Breasts sliced or pounded to 1/2 – inch thick, or other chicken pieces
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil

Chicken Seasoning

1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano Thyme or other herb choice
1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

The cooking times for this recipe are assuming a medium 6 ounce chicken breast is used. If using a larger or smaller breast, refer to the cooking time chart. This recipe also works for other chicken meat pieces, boneless and bone-in.
Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness or cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make thinner. To pound the meat, use a meat mallet, soup can, or rolling pin. Pounding the chicken also helps tenderize the meat.
If you are cooking bone-in chicken, skip this step.
In a small bowl mix the Chicken Seasoning ingredients, paprika, dried oregano, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Lightly brush with olive oil and rub the chicken seasoning on each side. Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket. Make sure to have a single layer and leave some space between each piece so that the hot air can circulate freely.
Cook the frozen chicken in the air fryer at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes for a medium size breast that is ½-inch thick. (See the chart for cooking times for other sizes and thicknesses of meat). Halfway through cooking, flip the chicken over to ensure even cooking on both sides.The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.

Notes

How to Season Baked Chicken Breasts

Simple Seasoning.

To season baked chicken breasts, you can start by rubbing them with olive oil or melted butter. Then, sprinkle a mixture of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over both sides of the chicken.

Italian Seasoning.

Adds lots of great flavor to this dish.

Cajun seasoning.

Is a delicious combination of spices. Mix in a small bowl, 1 teaspoon of each: paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon cayenne. Rub the chicken with olive oil and rub it with the

Cajun spice mix.

Brown Sugar and Herb Chicken Seasoning Rub. Mix brown sugar, dried oregano or thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the chicken pieces with olive oil, then generously rub on the seasoning mix.

How Long to Cook Chicken in an Air Fryer at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit Chart

The amount of time it takes to cook chicken in an air fryer will vary based on the size of your chicken breasts and the thickness.
• Small Breasts or other Chicken Meat (5 to 7 ounces): 8 to 10 minutes
• Medium Breasts or other Chicken Meat (8 to 10 ounces): 11 to 15 minutes
• Large Breasts or other Chicken Meat (11 ounces or more): 16 to 25 minutes
Chicken Cooking Times in an Air Fryer by Thickness
½ inch thick = 8 to 10 minutes
1 inch thick = 11 to15 minutes
1 ½ inches = 20 to 22 minutes
2 inches = 28 to 30 minutes
You do need to flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks evenly.

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