Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken pieces, a mix of drumsticks, thighs, and wings
For the Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Dredging Station
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- as needed cooking oil spray
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl or on a clean cutting board. Sprinkle about half of the prepared seasoning blend generously over the chicken. Rub the seasoning into the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Sprinkle the baking powder over the seasoned chicken. Rub the baking powder over the chicken pieces; this helps achieve a crispy skin in the air fryer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and corn starch. Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture. Whisk everything together until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take each chicken piece, already seasoned with spices and baking powder, and dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring it is completely coated. Gently shake off any excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces on a wire rack.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the coated chicken pieces with cooking oil spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 20 minutes at 375°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
After 20 minutes, carefully flip the chicken pieces. If desired, spray them with a little more cooking oil. Continue to air fry for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once cooked and crispy, remove the air-fried chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken pieces, a mix of drumsticks, thighs, and wings
For the Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Dredging Station
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- as needed cooking oil spray
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Mix well to create the seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl or on a clean cutting board. Sprinkle about half of the prepared seasoning blend generously over the chicken. Rub the seasoning into the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Sprinkle the baking powder over the seasoned chicken. Rub the baking powder over the chicken pieces; this helps achieve a crispy skin in the air fryer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and corn starch. Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture. Whisk everything together until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take each chicken piece, already seasoned with spices and baking powder, and dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring it is completely coated. Gently shake off any excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces on a wire rack.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the coated chicken pieces with cooking oil spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 20 minutes at 375°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
After 20 minutes, carefully flip the chicken pieces. If desired, spray them with a little more cooking oil. Continue to air fry for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once cooked and crispy, remove the air-fried chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min