Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Ingredients

The Spices

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (I use Morton table salt for this because it’s fine and better for coating)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

The Chicken

• 2 teaspoons avocado oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 

Instructions

1. Cut the the chicken into thin pieces: Cut each chicken breast into thin, flat pieces (not bite-sized but something that looks like a thin chicken breast). For example: if a one-pound package gives me two chicken breasts, I’m often cutting it into 3-4 thin pieces per breast. Thin chicken is essential! And delicious! Pat the chicken breasts dry if they have a lot of moisture on them.
2. Coat the chicken with spices: Toss the spices together so they’re mixed well; sprinkle mixture over the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the oil and toss (I use my hands but tongs will work). You want to thoroughly coat the chicken. You can give it a short rest if you want, but I find that the flavor is excellent even if it just goes straight into the air fryer, and that’s how I usually make it.
3. Air fry: Preheat the air fryer. Place the chicken on the air fryer basket / grate in an even layer, leaving a bit of space for air to circulate around. Air fry the chicken at 415 degrees for 10 minutes. If you have larger pieces of chicken, you’ll want to go closer to 13 minutes. You’re looking for an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

(Source: https://pinchofyum.com/ridiculously-good-air-fryer-chicken-breast)

Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders

 

1.5 lbs chicken tenders
2 Tbls olive oil
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 black pepper

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for at least 5 minutes.
• Place chicken tenders in a large dish.
• Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the tenders and toss to coat.
• Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

(Source: https://thestayathomechef.com/air-fryer-naked-chicken-tenders/)

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

 

• 1 5 pound Whole chicken, giblets removed
• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme

• Combine all of the seasonings with the oil to make a paste and spread it all over the chicken.
• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.  Place the chicken in the basket breast side down and cook at 360F for 50 minutes.  Flip the chicken to breast side up and cook for an additional 10 minutes.  
• Check to make sure the breast meat has an internal temperature of 165F.  Carve and serve.

(Source: https://jenniferbanz.com/air-fryer-whole-chicken)

Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin (1.25lbs – 1.75lbs)
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs smoked paprika
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
1/2 tbs olive oil

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.

Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat/silver skin. Coat with a 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Rub spice mixture on entire pork tenderloin.

Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully place pork tenderloin into air fryer and air fry at 400° F for 20-22 minutes. Internal temp should be 145° – 160° F.

When air fryer cycle is complete, carefully remove pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Save any juices to serve over sliced meat.

(Source: https://recipeteacher.com/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-tenderloin/)

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

2 medium Russet potatoes, cut into wedges
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Place potato wedges in a large bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, parsley, chili, salt, and pepper and mix well to combine.

Place 8 wedges in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.

Flip wedges with tongs and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining 8 wedges.

(Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/266826/air-fryer-potato-wedges/)