Best 6 Air Fryer Essentials Crispy Thighs And Fries Recipes

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs with a paper towel to dry. Add them to a medium sized bowl.
• In a small bowl combine paprika, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the bowl of chicken and sprinkle with the seasonings and toss until fully coated.
• Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip after 10 minutes and continue to cook for 7-8 more minutes until no longer pink and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix together the granulated garlic, onion powder, thyme, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and add to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and half of the spice mix, then toss to combine.
• Add the flour to the remaining spice mix and stir to combine. Transfer the flour mixture to a large resealable bag. Add the seasoned thighs to the bag, seal well and toss until the chicken is fully coated in the flour.
• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, skin-side down and without touching. Cook, flipping skin-side up halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding the bone) reads 165 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: CRISPY THIGHS AND FRIES

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. Chef's Note: To Brine, or not to Brine... That is the Question. When it comes to brining I usually like to brine chicken and/or pork, because it adds some flavor, and keeps the pork or chicken moist during the cooking process.
• 4. Chef's Tip: To make sure that your chicken thighs have a crispy skin, allow them to sit uncovered in the fridge for about two hours, before covering in the oil, and spices.
• 5. Coat the chicken thighs in the olive oil.
• 6. Add all the spices, and flour to a bowl, and then coat the chicken thighs in the mixture.
• 7. Add to the basket of your air fryer.
• 8. Cook at 375f (190c), for 20 minutes.
• 9. Flip the chicken, and continue to cook for an additional 6 minutes.
• 10. Flip one more time, raise the heat to 400f (205c), and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• 11. PLATE/PRESENT
• 12. Serve with some fries (I used my homemade potato puffs), and a bit of ketchup. Enjoy.
• 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: MALT VINEGAR CRISPY FRIES

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Yukon gold are the best for this recipe; second best would be red potatoes. Russets will not work, because they will fall apart when boiled.
• 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Place the water in a pot and bring up to the boil.
• 5. While the water is coming up to the boil, cut up your potatoes. I leave the skins on; however, if you prefer, you can peel before cutting... Up to you.
• 6. Add the salt, and apple cider vinegar to the boiling water, then add the potatoes.
• 7. As soon as the pot comes back to the boil, set a timer for 4 minutes.
• 8. After 4 minutes, remove from the water, drain on paper towels, and allow to cool down for 15 minutes.
• 9. While the taters are cooling, whisk together the oil coating ingredients in a small bowl.
• 10. Throw in the fries and toss to evenly coat.
• 11. Add them to the basket of your air fryer, set the temperature to 400f (205c), and cook until crispy, about 14 - 16 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fries.
• 12. Chef's Note: About every 2 - 3 minutes, shake the basket. This will keep the fries from sticking together and allow them to evenly cook.
• 13. PLATE/PRESENT
• 14. Serve while nice and hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
• 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
• Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture evenly over the 4 chicken thighs. Turn thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
• Fry in the preheated air fryer until chicken is brown and juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Slice sections into sticks also about 3/8 inch-wide.
• Cover potatoes with water and let soak for 5 minutes to release excess starches. Drain and cover with boiling water by a few inches (or place in a bowl of boiling water). Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off the excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes. Transfer into a mixing bowl; drizzle with oil, season with cayenne, and toss to coat.
• Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket. Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries; continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.