This Air Fried Chicken is a perfectly seasoned, crispy dinner that is both kid and adult-approved! This family-friendly meal is done in under 30 minutes!
Recipe Overview
- We used legs for this air-fried chicken, but you can use any type of chicken you’d like with this recipe! For larger pieces, you may need to add some extra cook time!
- This air-fried chicken is both KID and ADULT-approved! The irresistible crispy skin will have you coming back for more!
- This recipe can be easily doubled, but you may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size (do not stack chicken)!
- This recipe is super, duper easy, and it’s quick which makes it great for those busy weeknights!
Tips and Tricks
- Cook time varies based on your style and type of Air Fryer, but in my testing, it took approximately 25 minutes for air-fried chicken legs! You can also cook thighs as well, you may need to adjust cook time.
- Need a little extra crisp? It will also depend on how you like your chicken legs cooked. I like to give them some extra time in the air fryer to get really crispy skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken legs are at least 165F. That’s how you know that they are done.
- It might be tempting but do not stack your air-fried chicken in the air fryer. Layering foods will not allow for even cooking.
- Always CHECK on your food. Each air fryer runs a bit differently, yours may cook faster than mine! Or slower!
- Smoking air fryer? If you have a basket you can add about 1-2T of water to the bottom to help reduce smoking if that occurs.
Air Fried Chicken
Air Fried Chicken is an inexpensive and simple recipe to make in your air fryer. Seasoned perfectly, this chicken will come out of the air fryer with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Your family will eat this up!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-8 Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place chicken drumsticks in a plastic zipper bag. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
- Add spice mixture to the bag and toss to coat.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, then place the drumsticks inside and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip drumsticks and cook for another 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Add another 5 minutes of cooking time, until cooked to desired doneness. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
- Don’t overcrowd the chicken in the air fryer. Allow room for air to flow.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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