Air Fryer Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
327 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Description
The recipe starts with preheating the air fryer to 390 degrees to ensure a crisp finish. The coating is made from all-purpose flour mixed with Old Bay seasoning and seasoning salt for a well-seasoned crust. Each chicken thigh is dredged in the flour mixture, dipped in beaten egg, then dredged again in the flour mix to create a thick coating that crisps during cooking.
The chicken thighs, skin-on and small, are placed in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cooked for about 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The process produces a textured exterior that resembles fried chicken crust without the need for oil bathing.
Optional light spraying with cooking oil can enhance browning, but the recipe does not require it. The seasoning with Old Bay is central to the flavor profile, providing a savory seasoning blend characteristic of this style.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg beaten
- 4 chicken thigh skin on, small
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- cooking spray if desired
Instructions
- Pre-heat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees.
- Whisk together the flour, salt and the Old Bay.
- Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture, then into the egg, then back into the flour mixture again. Shake off excess flour very well. If you want to, you can spray the chicken with cooking spray lightly at this point, but I don't bother.
- Place the 4 chicken thighs into the bottom of the AirFryer cooking compartment. Cook for 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 180 degrees.
- Remove and serve.
Notes
- Old Bay seasoning is key to the distinctive flavor in this fried chicken recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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