Air fryer recipes are definitely a great option for a quick and easy dinner. This method of cooking crispy food for dinner in the fraction of the time has become really popular. Especially among busy families. While there are so many recipes for air fryer wings out there, I think that this particular version of PowerXL air fryer chicken wings is the best one. It’s a recipe seasoned with black pepper, but can be altered to take on other flavors with your favorite seasonings as well. Think lemon pepper wings!.
Fried chicken is a crowd favorite, but deep frying can be messy and unhealthy. Luckily, the Power XL air fryer provides a convenient and healthier way to enjoy crispy, delicious fried chicken at home. In this article, I’ll walk you through the simple steps for cooking perfect fried chicken in your Power XL air fryer.
Benefits of Using an Air Fryer for Fried Chicken
Air fryers like the Power XL circulate hot air at high speed to cook food. This allows you to get that crispy, golden fried texture without submerging food in oil. Here are some of the benefits of using an air fryer vs. deep frying:
- Uses 70-80% less oil than traditional frying, resulting in fewer calories and less mess
- Air fried foods absorb significantly less oil, keeping them lower in fat and cholesterol
- No dealing with a pot of hot oil on the stovetop that can be dangerous
- Evenly cooked chicken with crispy crust and juicy interior
- Simple cleanup – the air fryer basket and pans can go right in the dishwasher
Tips for the Best Air Fried Chicken
Follow these tips and tricks to ensure your air fried chicken turns out moist and tender on the inside with a perfectly crispy coating
- Cut uniform pieces – Cut the chicken into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly. Go for drumsticks, thighs, breast halves, or tenders.
- Use skin-on, bone-in chicken – The bones will help the meat retain moisture, while the skin gets ultra crispy.
- Pat chicken dry – Dab off any excess moisture with paper towels before breading. This helps the coating adhere better.
- Double dip when breading – Dunk chicken pieces in flour, then egg wash, then back into the flour mixture. This extra crispy coating seals in juices.
- Spray oil – Lightly coat the chicken with cooking spray after breading to boost browning.
- Use a coating – For a super crispy crust, coat with seasoned flour, panko, or cornflake crumbs.
- Cook at a high temp – Cook at 375-400°F to achieve a crispy exterior that seals in moisture.
- Flip halfway – Flip the chicken halfway during cooking for even browning and cooking.
Step-by-Step Fried Chicken Recipe for the Power XL Air Fryer
Any night of the week, this easy recipe will let you eat hot and crispy fried chicken from your air fryer.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or oil
Directions:
- Cut the chicken into drumsticks, thighs, breasts, and/or tenders and place in a bowl. Pour over the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and celery salt.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, coating all sides and patting to adhere.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs.
- Dip back into the flour mixture to coat again. Shake off any excess.
- Lightly spray both sides of the breaded chicken pieces with cooking spray. This helps brown and crisp the coating.
- Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd.
- Cook at 380°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crunchy, juicy fried chicken fresh from the air fryer!
Best PowerXL Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe Seasoned With Black Pepper
What can I say? Life is busy when you are the mom of 4 kids. Even more so during the school year. We are constantly on the go. Especially after school. Sooooo many activities. There are so many things to do after school, like ice skating lessons, marching band, and the start of fall sports.
Being able to cook dinner faster with an air fryer is very helpful. It only takes half as long to cook. Air fryers are also really great for heating frozen foods and making recipes that are healthier. Fried tasting food that isn’t really fried. Or rather just fried the healthier way. It’s a win win for everyone in the family!.
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Make some crispy air fryer chicken wings with this easy recipe!
Chicken wings are a great addition to any party or gathering as an appetizer. Always a hit and popular with most people. Is there a sports party coming up soon? This recipe for appetizers is a must-have for the event. Simple to make and with simple ingredients, I’m willing to bet you already have what’s needed to make ’em!.
Simple Ingredients for delicious PowerXL air fryer chicken wings:
• 12 Chicken Wings
• 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
•1-2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
What you’ll do to make PowerXL air fryer chicken wings:
Step 1: Take chicken wings out of the refrigerator. Let them reach room temperature.
Step 2: Pre-heat air fryer to 390 degrees.
Step 3: Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel.
Step 4: Next you’ll coat the wings with the melted butter. (If you prefer even more healthy air fryer chicken wings then you can always switch out the butter with 0 calorie oil spray.)
Step 5: Sprinkle wings with salt and regular pepper, then top with about 2 tablespoons of black pepper. (You can even dry rub with the pepper if you prefer.)
Step 6: Place wings single layer into the PowerXL air fryer basket.
Step 7: Air fry for 20-25 minutes. The cooking time will depend on your desired level of crispness. (Most people prefer crispy chicken wings!)
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FAQ
How to make crispy fry chicken in an air fryer?
Place the basket in the air fryer and turn the air fryer to 350°F. Cook for 14 minutes, then flip the fried chicken with tongs, spray lightly with oil a ….
How long to cook an XL chicken in an air fryer?
Air-fry at 370 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.Nov 25, 2023
How long to cook chicken in Power XL?
Place the Grill Plate on the Power Smokeless Grill XL and preheat the Grill to 320° F. 4. Place the chicken on the Grill Plate, cover the Grill with its Lid, and cook all sides of the chicken until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F (about 15 mins. ).