25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
18. Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Air fryer fried chicken gives you juicy, crispy results with much less oil than deep frying. You get the crunch and rich flavor you want, but it is simpler to make and creates less mess. The air fryer is quick to use and fits busy schedules, making fried chicken an easy weeknight treat.
This recipe uses common ingredients and doesn’t require fancy skills. The chicken is coated in seasoned flour, lightly sprayed with oil, and cooked in the air fryer. It is great for anyone who wants delicious homemade fried chicken without a complicated process.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with water.
- Dip each chicken thigh into the egg mixture, then coat it with the seasoned flour mixture.
- Spray both sides of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through for even browning.
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 23 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
