Description
Make crispy, juicy chicken in your air fryer with this easy recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix oil and spices. Coat chicken evenly.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, flip, then cook 10 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust cooking time for smaller or larger pieces.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, high volume cooking