The air fryer gives chicken a char so good you’ll think it was cooked on a grill.
That charred flavor will convince you this meal was cooked on the grill for sure.
That’ll create the classic barbecue chicken flavor you love.
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All you need supply is a few sides likeold-fashioned potato saladandbaked beans.
Now, let’s make some chicken.
The rest of the time is for the chicken to cook in the air fryer.
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Smaller pieces will require less cooking time, and larger pieces more.
What Temperature Do You Cook Chicken in an Air Fryer?
And because the heat comes evenly from all directions, air fryers cook effectively at comparatively lower temps.
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This recipe calls for a 400F fryer.
Can You Use Sauces in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you’re free to use the air fryer to cook dishes with sauces.
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Ingredients
1Tbsp.
light brown sugar
2tsp.
cayenne pepper
1 1/2Tbsp.
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olive oil
2 1/4lb.
Stir in oil, and make a paste.
Toss chicken in seasoning:
Add drumsticks, and toss to coat evenly with spice mixture.
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Cook chicken in air fryer:
Carefully line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil.
(The basket will be hot from preheating.)
Add barbecue sauce (optional):
Brush drumsticks all over with barbecue sauce, if desired.
Finish cooking chicken:
Continue to cook until drumsticks are glazed, about 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, an air fryer can safely and effectively cookraw chickeneven from frozen.
In this recipe, the air fryer gives the protein a grilled look, with charred and rendered bits.
