The air fryer is a fantastic tool for cooking chicken, delivering crispy, golden-brown results without all the oil. Whether you’re cooking chicken breasts, thighs, wings, or even a whole chicken, the air fryer makes it easy to achieve juicy, tender chicken with a crispy exterior. Below are some tips and recipes for cooking different cuts of chicken in the air fryer.
1. Air Fryer Chicken Breasts: Juicy and Tender
Chicken breasts are often tricky to cook perfectly, but the air fryer makes it a breeze. The result is juicy chicken with a golden exterior.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Make sure they’re evenly coated.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.