Do you love to use your air fryer when cooking fried chicken?
If you do, are you sure you are doing it correctly?
Here are mistakes everyone makes when cooking fried chicken in the air fryer byMashedon Youtube.
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Learn some tips and tricks to get the crispiest, juiciest, and most flavorful results.
Watch the video below for the full explanation.
Failing to preheat
Theres continuous debate whether you should preheat your air fryer or not.
But if you are cooking chicken, you must assume preheating is the best option.
Skimping on the seasoning
Dont skimp on the seasoning.
Your chicken needs some salt, at the very least, according to Bon Appetit.
To bring the moisture from the chicken to its surface, add salt generously to the raw chicken.
This makes the skin crisp in the air fryer.
Dont forget to season the breading with herbs such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Not breaking correctly
Blue Jean Chef suggests using a traditional dredge method to coat each piece of chicken.
Use your fingers to firmly press the mixture into the chicken.
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They are generally safe to use at temperatures up to 450 degrees.
Not using the proper controls
confirm to check the manual for the controls before cooking your fried chicken.
This allows the juices to redistribute themselves back through the meat.
Not checking the temperature
According to the USDA, 165 degrees Fahrenheit is the safe cooking temperature for chicken.
