Crispy Air-Fried Chicken

This recipe delivers incredibly crispy and juicy chicken, rivaling deep-fried versions with a fraction of the oil. It's a classic made healthier and easier!

⏲️ 25 minutes
🌡️ 375°F (190°C)

Ingredients

  • 🍗Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breast halves)(2 lbs)
  • 🍚All-purpose flour(1 cup)
  • 🌶️Paprika(1 tbsp)
  • 🧄Garlic powder(1 tsp)
  • 🧅Onion powder(1 tsp)
  • 🧂Salt(1 tsp)
  • 🌶️Black pepper(0.5 tsp)
  • 🥚Egg(1 large)
  • 🥛Milk(0.25 cup)
  • स्प्रेCooking spray or a light brush of oil

Instructions

  1. 1.In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2.In another shallow dish, whisk the egg and milk together.
  3. 3.Dip each chicken piece first into the egg mixture, then dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently shake off any excess.
  4. 4.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. 5.Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil. Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
  6. 6.Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
  7. 7.Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly crispy air-fried chicken!
"Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the air fryer on the other side, of course!"