Crispy & Juicy! Super Simple Air Fryer Chicken Recipe
Enjoy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken at Home
Introducing a recipe for crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside air fryer chicken that anyone can easily make with basic pantry ingredients and an air fryer. The simple marinade enhances the chicken’s flavor, and air frying to a golden crisp makes it perfect as a beer snack or a kid-friendly treat!
Main Ingredients- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 7 chicken wings
Marinade Ingredients- 2 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.7 tsp herb salt
- 2 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.7 tsp herb salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 4 chicken drumsticks and 7 chicken wings. (It’s okay if the number of wings is odd when purchased!) Rinse the chicken thoroughly under running water, then pat it completely dry with paper towels. Drying the chicken well is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior without frying.
Step 2
Place the dried chicken pieces into a large bowl. Now it’s time to season them. Ensuring the marinade penetrates well into the chicken surface is important at this stage.
Step 3
Add the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp cooking wine, 2 Tbsp curry powder, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and about 0.7 tsp of herb salt to the bowl. Use your hands to gently massage the marinade into the chicken pieces, ensuring every piece is evenly coated. Let the marinated chicken rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. If you have time, marinating it the night before and cooking it the next day will result in an even deeper flavor.
Step 4
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be careful not to overcrowd the basket, as allowing air to circulate freely around each piece is key for even cooking.
Step 5
Set the air fryer to 200°C (392°F) and cook for 15 minutes for the first round. During this time, the surface of the chicken will start to turn golden brown.
Step 6
After the first 15 minutes, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Rearrange and flip the pieces to ensure all sides are exposed to the heat. Then, return them to the air fryer, set the temperature back to 200°C (392°F), and cook for another 15 minutes. A total of 30 minutes of cooking will yield crispy and juicy chicken. Cooking times and temperatures can vary depending on your specific air fryer model, so it’s a good idea to adjust them as needed. Keep an eye on the chicken to prevent burning.
Step 7
Your delicious air fryer chicken is ready! Serve immediately while warm for the best experience of crispy exterior and succulent, juicy interior.
