I cooked the chicken thighs and drumsticks in the air fryer: crispy and golden on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside just like fried but without the use of oil.
You bring to the table a tasty and light main dish perfect for the whole family without complicating your life.
If you don’t have an air fryer you can cook them in the oven.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Purchase yellow chicken asking the butcher to remove the skin: chicken skin is very fatty, so it is advisable to remove it before cooking.
- 2 chicken drumsticks
- 2 chicken thighs
- as needed lemon juice (or white wine)
- as needed herb and spice roast mix
Suggested Tools
- Air Fryer
Preparation
1. Store raw chicken in a sealed container in the coldest part of the fridge at a maximum temperature of 41°F and avoid its juices dripping onto other foods.
2. Do not wash raw chicken: you might spread germs through water splashes.
3. After handling the chicken, thoroughly wash utensils, surfaces, and hands with hot water and soap to avoid cross-contamination.
4. Cook the chicken well.
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut a slice in the thickest part: the meat should not have pink traces and the juices should be completely clear.Choose medium-small chicken thighs and drumsticks and ask the butcher to separate them and remove the skin: chicken skin is very fatty, so it is advisable to remove it before cooking.
Drizzle the chicken pieces with lemon juice – or alternatively with white wine.
Season the chicken pieces with a herb and spice roast mix.Follow the instructions – program, temperature, and time – indicated in your appliance’s user manual.
Check the cooking degree from time to time.Procedure with my Ariete Air Fryer – Friggi Sano [Eurospin].
– Set the temperature to 392°F.
– Preheat for 5 minutes;
– Remove the cooking basket and place the chicken pieces on the grill accessory avoiding overlapping them;
– Cook for 25 minutes;
– Remove the cooking basket and check that the chicken is cooked internally by testing a piece, spreading the meat with the cutlery without breaking it;
– Turn the chicken pieces;
– Continue cooking for 5 minutes until crispy and golden.Plate it.
Season with lemon juice.Your crispy and light air fryer chicken thighs and drumsticks are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
Place the chicken pieces.Preheat the oven.
Medium-small size thighs and drumsticks
Bake in a convection oven at 356°F for 40 minutes and continue at 320°F for 20 minutes.Larger size thighs and drumsticks
Bake in a convection oven at 392°F for 40 minutes and continue at 356°F for 20 minutes.You can accompany your chicken with homemade light sauces:
– sugar-free ketchup;
– sugar-free paprika sauce;
– light pink sauce or light cocktail sauce;
– Greek yogurt sauce or dressing;
Storage, tips, and variations
You can marinate the chicken with lemon or white wine and spices for an hour before cooking.
For a more aromatic version, add garlic powder, curry, or smoked paprika to the spice mix.
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat it in the air fryer or oven to regain crispiness.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut a slice in the thickest part: the meat should not have pink traces and the juices should be completely clear.
Which part of the chicken is lighter?
The skinless breast: it has less fat.
