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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken: 5 Secrets for Perfectly Crispy Joy

Crispy and juicy air fryer fried chicken.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Coat chicken thighs with olive oil.
  4. Dip each thigh in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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