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Air Fryer Chicken (Drumsticks, Breasts, Thighs, Nuggets)

Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, this is the ultimate guide to cooking chicken in your air fryer. Whether you’re making drumsticks, breasts, thighs, or nuggets, these simple methods guarantee a family-friendly dinner with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 2 Peoples
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Adjust amounts based on which cut you’re cooking
  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks breasts, thighs, or nuggets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or spray
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Meat thermometer (recommended)

Method
 

  1. (Adjust amounts based on which cut you’re cooking)
  2. 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, breasts, thighs, or nuggets
  3. 2 tbsp olive oil (or spray)
  4. 1 tsp garlic powder
  5. 1 tsp paprika
  6. 1 tsp onion powder
  7. ½ tsp salt
  8. ½ tsp black pepper

Notes

For extra crispiness, spritz chicken with cooking spray halfway through cooking.
Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking (16–18 minutes).
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.