Cody Casey
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer is a popular kitchen appliance that can be used to cook chicken to perfection. It offers the convenience of pressure cooking and air frying in the same pot, making it a versatile option for preparing a variety of chicken dishes. With its ability to pressure cook and air fry, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp ensures that your chicken is not only cooked thoroughly but also has a crispy, golden finish. The cooking time for chicken in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp depends on various factors, including the type of chicken, the size, and the desired level of doneness. In general, chicken tenders or pieces can take around 10-14 minutes in the air fryer, while a whole chicken may take longer.
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What You'll Learn
Cooking times for chicken tenders
Chicken tenders are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They are super versatile and can be served with just about any side dish. The best part? They can be cooked in an air fryer with minimal preparation and clean-up!
Preparation
Before cooking, you will need to season your chicken tenders. You can use a simple combination of salt and pepper, or get creative with spices like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, or red pepper flakes. You can also bread your chicken tenders by dipping them in a mixture of egg and breadcrumbs or flour. If you choose to bread your tenders, be sure to spray them with cooking spray or oil to ensure they get nice and crispy.
Cooking
Now it's time to cook your chicken tenders in the air fryer! Preheat your air fryer to 375-400°F. Place the tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the basket. Cook the tenders for 7-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The tenders are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F.
Serving
Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as BBQ sauce or ranch, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!
Reheating and Storage
Any leftover chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply pop them back in the air fryer, oven, or skillet, or microwave them if you're short on time.
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How to get crispy skin
To get crispy skin on your chicken, you can use an Instant Pot Duo Crisp or a Ninja Foodi, which allows you to pressure cook and air fry in the same pot. This is a great option as it gives you the desired crispy skin without having to use the oven.
If you are using a whole chicken, start by trussing it. Tie the legs and also tie up the wings and thighs. This makes the chicken more compact and helps it hold together. Then, mix up a seasoning blend or use your favourite rub and rub it onto the chicken. You can use Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, or steak seasoning—the salt will help make the skin crispy. Put the chicken in the air fryer basket and add chicken broth to the pot. If you are using an Instant Pot without an air fryer, you can sauté the chicken first to brown the skin and then pressure cook.
For chicken breasts, you can use an Instant Pot Duo Crisp Plus Air Fryer. Place the chicken breast inside the air fryer basket and spray the top side with avocado oil spray for extra crispiness. Put the air fryer lid on top and set the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken when prompted and spray the other side with avocado oil if desired. Once the timer goes off, flip the chicken again and cook for another 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
For chicken tenders, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat the inside of the air fryer basket with oil spray and place the tenders inside. Cook for 7-8 minutes, flip them over, and cook for another 7-8 minutes until cooked through to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
For chicken thighs and drumsticks, coat the inside of the air fryer basket with canola oil spray and place the chicken in a single layer, with the thighs skin side down. Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 8-15 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and cooked to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
To reheat fried chicken in an air fryer, let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Then, heat it in the air fryer at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes until hot and crispy.
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Cooking chicken drumsticks
To start, place the multi-level air fryer basket into your Instant Pot liner. Place half of the chicken drumsticks on the bottom level of the air fryer basket and the other half on the top level. You can also use a single-layer basket and cook the drumsticks in batches. Spray the chicken with oil, such as avocado or canola oil, and season generously with your desired spices. Some popular options include salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder.
Once your chicken is prepared, secure the air fryer lid on top of the Instant Pot. Set the temperature to 380°F and the timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
If you're using an Instant Pot Duo Crisp, you can pressure cook the chicken first and then air fry it to get that perfect crispy skin. You can also use the air fryer lid for a final roasting step to achieve the desired crispiness.
Serve your chicken drumsticks with your favourite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans, or cauliflower rice and a green salad for a low-carb option. Enjoy!
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Cooking chicken thighs
Once the chicken is prepared, set your air fryer to 375-400°F. While the air fryer is heating up, coat the inside of the air fryer basket with oil spray. Place the chicken thighs in the basket, ensuring they are in a single layer and not overlapping. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the chicken in batches.
Now, you can place the basket into the inner pot and put the air fryer lid on top. For chicken thighs, the cooking time will vary depending on the model of your air fryer. For the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, set the timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For other types of air fryers, the total cooking time may be around 14 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your juicy and crispy chicken thighs!
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Serving suggestions
There are several serving suggestions for chicken cooked in an Instant Pot Air Fryer. The options vary depending on the type of chicken used, and personal preference.
Chicken tenders cooked in an Instant Pot Air Fryer can be served with a side of vegetables, or as game day appetizers. They can also be served with a variety of sauces for dipping, such as ranch, BBQ, honey mustard, or copycat chick-fil-a sauce. For an extra crispy tender, cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F, but be aware that this may dry out the meat.
Bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs cooked in an Instant Pot Air Fryer can be served with potatoes, mashed or otherwise, and green beans. For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice and a green salad.
If you're cooking chicken thighs, you can make crispy fried chicken sandwiches. Top brioche buns with spicy mayo, a chicken thigh, pickles, and shredded cabbage.
For a whole chicken cooked in an Instant Pot Air Fryer, it is recommended to let the chicken rest in the pot for about 10 minutes to help seal in the juices.
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Frequently asked questions
It takes 14 minutes to cook chicken in an Instant Pot Air Fryer at 400°F (200°C).
It takes 12-14 minutes to cook chicken tenders in an Instant Pot Air Fryer at 400°F.
It takes 10 minutes to cook a whole chicken in an Instant Pot Air Fryer at 400°F.
It is recommended to thaw frozen chicken before cooking it in an air fryer. However, if you wish to cook it from frozen, increase the cooking time by 50%.
