Air Fryer Ground Chicken
This recipe is the ultimate guide to cooking ground chicken in an air fryer, transforming it into a beautifully browned, perfectly textured ingredient that’s never soggy.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken 90/10 or 93/7
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and Season: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, olive oil, and all the seasonings. Use your hands to mix everything together until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange in Basket: Crumble the seasoned ground chicken into the preheated air fryer basket, spreading it out into a single, even layer.
- Initial Cook: Air fry for 5-7 minutes to begin cooking and browning the chicken.
- Break Up and Continue Cooking: After the initial cook, remove the basket and use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up any large clumps of chicken. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ground chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Browning is Key: To get the best texture, remember to break up the chicken midway through cooking to expose more surface area to the hot air.
- Overcrowding: Do not pile the ground chicken too high, as this will cause it to steam instead of brown.