Cooking chicken in an air fryer like the Instant Vortex is a quick and easy way to make juicy, tender chicken with a crispy skin without all the added fat and calories from deep frying. The Vortex circulates hot air around the food for an all-over crisp finish using little to no oil. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your favorite chicken dishes in a healthier way.
The great thing about cooking chicken in the Vortex is that you can use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces or boneless, skinless breasts, thighs, cutlets or tenders. For bone-in chicken like split breasts, drumsticks or wings, pat the skin dry with paper towels and brush lightly with oil to encourage crispiness. For boneless, skip the oil and just pat dry. Cut the chicken into same-size pieces for even cooking.
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. For extra flavor, you can sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, herbs like rosemary or thyme, lemon-pepper, or any seasoning blend you enjoy. For saucy or breaded chicken, coat the chicken in wet ingredients and then press into breadcrumbs or flour before air frying.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Depending on the amount, you may need to cook in batches. Overcrowding can cause uneven cooking.
The Vortex is designed specifically to produce crispy, restaurant-quality fried chicken. Simply press the button for Chicken to automatically set the temperature and time. For boneless, skinless chicken pieces, cook at 380°F for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway. For bone-in, skin-on chicken, cook at 380°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping occasionally. The Vortex will alert you to flip and when time is up.
About halfway during cook time, open the air fryer and flip the chicken using tongs. This allows for even browning. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F. If not fully cooked, continue cooking a few more minutes.
Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for incredibly tender, juicy results. Enjoy your crispy, perfectly cooked chicken plain, with any dipping sauce or in your favorite chicken recipes.
Using the Instant Vortex air fryer makes cooking moist, tender chicken with crispy golden skin easy and convenient. Following these simple steps allows you to ditch the deep fryer and enjoy all of your favorite chicken meals in a healthier way the whole family will love. The Vortex is the ultimate modern kitchen tool for effortless, crowd-pleasing chicken.
