Best week of air fryer cooking I ever had last month

Honestly I tried making chicken thighs in the air fryer every day for a whole week last month and every single batch came out perfect. The skin got super crispy in like 22 minutes at 380 and the inside stayed juicy. My wife even said she preferred them over the grill which I never expected. Has anyone else had a streak of good air fryer meals like that where nothing burned or got dried out?

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milesbailey1mo ago

Dude yes! Getting that chicken skin just right is such a win. I've had that same streak before and the trick for me was patting the thighs dry with paper towels first and then tossing them in a little baking powder with the seasoning. It helps get that extra crunch without drying out. Also I learned the hard way not to crowd the basket too much leave some space between each thigh so the hot air can move around. Sounds like you already figured that out though if every batch came out perfect. Your wife comparing them to grill chicken is a huge compliment honestly.

fiona9851mo agoMost Upvoted

The baking powder trick is a game changer for sure. @milesbailey really nailed it with the paper towel drying too, that crispy skin is everything. I messed up my first few batches by not leaving enough space in the basket and ended up with sad, soggy thighs. Now I just do four at a time max and it makes all the difference. Nothing beats that crunch without the grease.