Description
Crispy, juicy, and ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free air fryer chicken is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, healthy snack cravings, or even quick lunch ideas. With bold spices, no flour, and no deep frying, it’s a healthier twist on fried chicken that’s still packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick gluten-free recipes, easy chicken dinners, or healthy air fryer meals, this one ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and cut into even pieces if needed.
2. Toss chicken in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
3. Place chicken in a single layer in air fryer basket without overcrowding.
4. Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 8–10 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
5. Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure chicken is fully dry before seasoning for better crisping.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking and drying out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: gluten-free, air fryer chicken, quick dinner, healthy snack, easy recipe, chicken ideas, weeknight meals