Air Fried Gluten Free Chicken

Close-up of two seasoned and baked chicken legs garnished with chopped green onions, placed on brown parchment paper.

This air fried gluten free chicken delivers a golden, crispy outside with juicy meat inside. It comes together easily without a deep fryer and keeps all the comfort food flavor you want. A simple option for quick dinners that still feel satisfying.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fryer, best results, chicken breast, chicken pieces, chicken thigh, crispy, flour, flour blend, fried chicken recipe, fry, fry chicken, gluten free chicken, gluten-free, gluten-free flour, gluten-free fried chicken, piece of chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 86kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 Plate
1 Whisk

Ingredients

4 Pieces Chicken Drumsticks
2 Pieces Large Eggs beaten
1 Cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 Cup Almond Flour finely ground
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon EVO Oil for light spraying

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gather chicken leg quarters, eggs, almond flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, and preheat a clean air fryer to 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius).
Whisk the eggs in one bowl and mix breadcrumbs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in another.
Dip each chicken leg into the egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with EVO oil to prevent sticking and help the coating crisp.
Place chicken in the basket with space between pieces and cook at 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius) for 15 minutes, flip, then cook 10 more minutes until golden and crispy.

Video

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Notes

For an even crispier finish, pat your chicken dry before coating it. This will help the breading stick better and crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Give your chicken pieces space so the hot air can circulate them for the best result: a perfect crispy texture.
If you want to add buttermilk, you can easily substitute it by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to one cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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