Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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Servings: 4 · $3/serving · Active: 10 min · Total: 32 min ·

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Notes

Added by Thursday candidate discovery from validated source list (Skinnytaste); crispy air-fryer chicken gives a lower-effort, high-protein dinner option.
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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
8		bone-in drumsticks (skin removed)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
2 1/2	cups	bran flakes (4 1/2 ounces* (or gluten-free crushed corn flakes))	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1	tablespoon	kosher salt (less if you are using regular salt, divided)	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder	Produce	no
1/2	teaspoon	paprika	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	teaspoon	dried parsley (optional)	Produce	no
3	tablespoons	light mayonnaise (Hellman's )	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
		olive oil spray	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	yes

Season chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Crush the cereal in a food processor or chopper until fine.
In a mixing bowl combine the crushed cereal with the remaining salt, paprika, garlic powder and dried parsley, if using. Place in a shallow dish or ziplock bag.
Using a cooking brush, brush mayo onto the chicken then coat the chicken with crushed cereal mixture.
Place in the air fryer basket and spray the tops of the chicken with oil. Air fry 370°F 22 to 24 minutes, turning the chicken halfway and spraying the top again, until the crumbs are golden and the chicken is cooked through.