Crispy Air Fryer Pollo (Chicken)
Get ready for some cluckin' good chicken! This recipe will have your pollo crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, all thanks to the magic of the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗Chicken (pollo)(2 lbs)
- 🫒Olive oil(1 tbsp)
- 🌶️Paprika(1 tsp)
- 🧄Garlic powder(1 tsp)
- 🧅Onion powder(1 tsp)
- 🧂Salt(1/2 tsp)
- 🌶️Black pepper(1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- 1.Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This is key for maximum crispiness!
- 2.In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 3.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 4.Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd it, or your pollo will be more steamed than fried!
- 5.Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- 6.Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This keeps the juices locked in!
"Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the air fryer, of course!"
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