My Go-To Air Fryer Chicken
My Go-To Air Fryer Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (chicken breast works well too)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more for extra crisp
- 2 tablespoons seasoning of choice, such as Rib Rack BBQ Rub No Sugar Seasoning, plus more for extra crisp
- as needed avocado oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with a paper towel. This helps achieve a crispier exterior.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Coat all sides of each chicken thigh generously with mayonnaise.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a fork, poke holes all over both the front and back of each chicken thigh. This allows the seasoning and mayonnaise to penetrate deeper, enhancing flavor and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Season the chicken generously on both sides with your seasoning of choice. Massage the seasoning and mayonnaise into the chicken thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Air fry the chicken at 375°F for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
After 15 minutes (halfway through the cooking time), carefully flip the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
For extra crispiness, you can add a little more mayonnaise and seasoning to the flipped side of the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Continue air frying for the remaining 14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 375
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
My Go-To Air Fryer Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (chicken breast works well too)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more for extra crisp
- 2 tablespoons seasoning of choice, such as Rib Rack BBQ Rub No Sugar Seasoning, plus more for extra crisp
- as needed avocado oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with a paper towel. This helps achieve a crispier exterior.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Coat all sides of each chicken thigh generously with mayonnaise.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a fork, poke holes all over both the front and back of each chicken thigh. This allows the seasoning and mayonnaise to penetrate deeper, enhancing flavor and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Season the chicken generously on both sides with your seasoning of choice. Massage the seasoning and mayonnaise into the chicken thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Air fry the chicken at 375°F for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
After 15 minutes (halfway through the cooking time), carefully flip the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
For extra crispiness, you can add a little more mayonnaise and seasoning to the flipped side of the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Continue air frying for the remaining 14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 375