Firecracker Chicken In Air Fryer
Firecracker Chicken In Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken quarters, bone-in, skin-on (or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl or rectangular dish, combine all the marinade ingredients: neutral oil, lemon juice, red chili flakes, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro, dark soy sauce, and white vinegar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Whisk or stir the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, forming a cohesive marinade.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the chicken quarters (or chicken breasts) to the marinade in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using your hands or tongs, ensure each piece of chicken is completely coated with the marinade. Rub the marinade into all surfaces of the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- 6
When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 374°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 374
- 7
Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully place the marinated chicken pieces on the parchment paper in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Spoon any remaining marinade from the dish over the chicken pieces in the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Air fry the chicken at 374°F for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 374
- 11
After 20 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and use tongs to flip the chicken pieces to the other side.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Continue to air fry for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and has a nicely charred exterior.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 374
- 13
Remove the firecracker chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Firecracker Chicken In Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken quarters, bone-in, skin-on (or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl or rectangular dish, combine all the marinade ingredients: neutral oil, lemon juice, red chili flakes, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, minced garlic, chopped fresh cilantro, dark soy sauce, and white vinegar.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Whisk or stir the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, forming a cohesive marinade.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the chicken quarters (or chicken breasts) to the marinade in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using your hands or tongs, ensure each piece of chicken is completely coated with the marinade. Rub the marinade into all surfaces of the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- 6
When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 374°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 374 - 7
Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully place the marinated chicken pieces on the parchment paper in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Spoon any remaining marinade from the dish over the chicken pieces in the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Air fry the chicken at 374°F for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 374 - 11
After 20 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and use tongs to flip the chicken pieces to the other side.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Continue to air fry for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and has a nicely charred exterior.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 374 - 13
Remove the firecracker chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min