How to Cook Chicken in the Air Fryer

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For all chicken, the basic way I cook it in the air fryer is to first preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

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Then I mist the chicken with olive oil all over. I use this oil sprayer. Alternatively, you can drizzle with oil and then use your hands to rub it all over.

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Next, season it liberally with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Finally, it goes directly into the basket of the air fryer to cook until it reaches 165°F internally.

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I do usually flip the chicken over once halfway through. I prefer to start with the chicken or chicken pieces nicest-side-down.

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Then after it’s flipped the nicer side is on top to finish browning.

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