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Air Fryer Chicken with Spices

Recipe by Airfryer Recipes on InstagramAdded 30 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 1 hour 10 minutes to cook. Crispy air‑fried chicken seasoned with a fragrant blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powders, now enhanced with fresh sliced onions for extra flavor and texture.

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Air Fryer Chicken with Spices by Airfryer Recipes, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil until evenly coated.

  3. Add sliced white onions to the bowl and rub the mixture into the chicken, ensuring the onions are well distributed.

  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  5. Cook for 40 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  6. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips while you cook

Shake basket halfway
During the first 40‑minute cook, shake the air‑fryer basket once at the halfway point.
Lower temperature for final stage
After the initial 40 minutes, reduce the air‑fryer temperature to 180 °C and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
Coat before adding onions
Toss the chicken pieces with oil, spices, and olive oil first, then add sliced onions and rub them in.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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