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Chicken - Easy Air Fried

Delicious Fried Chicken with a Classic Flavor you'll love without any fuss or muss.
Difficulty: Beginner
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken
Method Air Fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Air Fryer
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 - 1.5 lbs. Chicken Parts - your choice
  • 2 Tbsp. EVOO
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ½ tsp. Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep Chicken:

  • Pat Chicken dry, Important.

Season:

  • In a large bowl, make a slurry of Oil, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, and Pepper. Then toss in the Chicken to evenly coat with the seasoned oil.
  • Using a resealable plastic bag, coat the Chicken lightly with Flour

Air fry:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F
  • Place Chicken in Air Frier basket in a single layer
  • Cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
    Time for Bone-In. Reduce for Boneless.

Finish:

  • Cook until golden, crispy, with an internal temp. of 160°F., See Note
  • Place on a plate lined with absorbent paper towels before serving.

Notes

Use a digital instant-read thermometer and remove the chicken when it reaches 160°F. It will continue to cook to 165°F as it rests before serving.
Use the broil setting for about 2 minutes at the end for extra browning and crispiness.

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