Here’s a simple and crispy Air-Fried Chicken recipe — juicy inside, golden outside 🍗✨.
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 4 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or wings)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp chili powder or dried herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Mix spices together and coat the chicken evenly.
2. Preheat the air fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
3. Cook the chicken
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (do not overcrowd).
- Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature 75°C / 165°F).
4. Serve
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with coleslaw, roasted veggies, or dipping sauces.
💡 Tips
- For extra crispy skin, pat chicken dry and spray lightly with oil before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on size of pieces — larger thighs may need 25–30 minutes.
- Leftover air-fried chicken reheats well in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes.
I can also give you a honey garlic air-fried chicken version that’s sticky, sweet, and packed with flavor.
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