Air Fried Chicken
I know, I know—it’s another air fried chicken recipe. But this one is actually connected to my Easy Coleslaw recipe.
Quick recap: after a 9-hour flight, I was starving and had zero food in the fridge. So, I grabbed coleslaw, roasted chicken, and pasta from the airport. And honestly, that meal was so good! I’ve made it a bunch of times since.
So, I had to try making it at home, but without the pasta.
This recipe is super simple—no need for a long intro. You probably already have most of the ingredients: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also throw in some chicken stock powder or seasoning granules if you want, but it’s not a must—though it definitely enhances the flavor. Then, just air fry the chicken until it’s cooked through.

Quick note on the salt: I tend to either use way too much or not enough. Can’t get it right! So for this recipe, I started with ½ tsp of salt and added more before serving.
NOTES ON AIR FRIED CHICKEN:
- Chicken stock powder is optional, but it definitely enhances the flavor.
- You can also add lemon juice or dried herbs if you want to mix things up.
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Easy Air Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken I used whole chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt you can add more later
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes.
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Score the chicken legs and thighs.
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In a bowl, combine all the ingredients listed. Mix well.
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Transfer the chicken to the preheated air fryer (you may need to cook in batches).
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Air fry for 8-10 minutes per side at 170°C, or until the chicken juices run clear.
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Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before enjoying.
Recipe Notes
- Chicken stock powder is optional, but it definitely enhances the flavor.
- You can also add lemon juice or dried herbs if you want to mix things up.

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4 Comments
petitepaniere
Absolutely delicious, Juju 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Something on the healthy side this time. 😀 Thank you, Linda!
Goals and Good Vibes
That coleslaw looks so good
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It was! Thank you so much!