These air fryer chicken gizzards are a healthier take on fried ones. Boiling them first helps break down the muscle and tenderize them.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken gizzards , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.33 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons seasoned salt , such as Lawry's
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper , Optional
- 1 large egg , beaten
- cooking spray
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook gizzards in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain.
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2
Combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow plastic container; snap the lid on and shake until well combined. Add gizzards to seasoned flour; snap the lid back on and shake until evenly coated.
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3
Place beaten egg in a small bowl. Dip each gizzard in beaten egg, then return to seasoned flour. Snap the lid on and shake one last time. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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5
Place gizzards in the air fryer basket and coat the tops with cooking spray.
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6
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Shake the basket and coat with more cooking spray to cover any chalky spots. Continue cooking for 4 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
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