Air Fryer Pizza Chicken Food

AIR FRYER PIZZA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down each chicken breast. Fold chicken breasts in half and cut 2 more shallow slices horizontally. The pocket will resemble an upside down "T".
• Rub each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon oil and season with Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1/2 of the fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, and pizza sauce. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
• Air fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the 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 PIZZA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breast and lay it open like a book.
• Slide the opened chicken breast into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and zip the bag closed. Pound the chicken breast on both sides of the Ziploc bag until chicken is round and flattened a little with a meat mallet until about 3/4 inch thick. Your flattened chicken should resemble a nice little round pizza crust by now. (It doesn't have to be a perfectly round shape, though.)
• Line your air fryer pan with a parchment round. Remove chicken from the Ziploc bag and lay the opened, flattened chicken breast on the parchment. Spritz with one or two quick sprays of olive oil and rub the oil across the top of the chicken. Add a few shakes each (to taste) of the garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, and the pepper.
• Place pan in air fryer and cook at 356 degrees for 8 minutes. Open air fryer and flip flattened chicken to the other side. Spray one or two sprays of olive oil on this side and spread the oil a little bit using the bottom of a spoon to keep from burning yourself. Place pan back inside air fryer and cook for another 8 minutes at 356 degrees.
• When done, remove pan from air fryer and spoon desired amount of pizza sauce on top and spread it just as you would a pizza. Next, lay a good sized handful of Mozzarella cheese, and then place several pepperoni slices on top. Now you should have a beautiful personal sized pizza in front of you. Pierce each pepperoni with a toothpick to prevent them from coming off and flying around inside the air fryer. Return pan to air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 250 degrees, just long enough to melt cheese and heat up the toppings.
• With great anticipation, remove your Pizza Chicken from air fryer, remove toothpicks, and eat that delicious no-guilt "pizza" until your belly is full and thanking you for a job well done!
• I made steamed Brussels sprouts as the accompaniment, but spaghetti or spaghetti squash would be a delectable side with this dish. Bon appetit, and you are so welcome!

AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large resealable plastic bag or container. Add the chicken pieces, seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight, turning the bag once or twice.
• When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Stir well with a fork to combine. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buttermilk mixture from the bag over the flour and toss well to create small lumps throughout.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with olive oil cooking spray and preheat to 360 degrees F.
• Dredge 3 thighs and 3 drumsticks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Place the pieces in the preheated air-fryer basket, skin-side up without touching. Spray the chicken generously with the cooking spray and air fry until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is crisp and deep golden, about 27 minutes. Check on the chicken halfway through to spray any spots that still look floury with more cooking spray and flip the drumsticks only.
• When the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and season lightly with salt. Repeat the dredging and air-frying process with the remaining chicken. if you like, rewarm the first batch in an oven at 250 degrees F for 10 minutes before serving.