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Nothing screams comfort food like fried chicken.
Fried chickens popularity has spanned the globe, even taking over Latin America.
Now there are countless copycat recipes for Pollo Camperos fried chicken.
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These recipes often use a blend of citrus and spices to mimic the popular food chains version.
Its perfect for weeknight dinner, a picnic, or trying a new way to cook a classic.
Pollo Campero now has multiple locations around the United States as well.
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An air fryer works like a small convection oven that produces the effect of fryingwithout excessive oil.
Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance of choice for those looking to scale back on oil.
Technically, an air fryer (despite its name) does not fry.
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An accidental 4-hour marinade yielded a chewier, tougher (yet still delicious) air fried chicken.
The skin will give the marinade and the coating a better surface to adhere to.
you could also use kitchen scissors to cut off any excess skin, if needed.
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If you spot any dry flour areas while cooking, simply spray the area.
Ingredient Swaps and Substitutions
Not in love with any one particular spice?
If you dont have adobo handy (despite its popularity!
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), you’re free to make it yourself at home or swap for powdered garlic or onion.
Also, lemons can work for limes in a pinch.
I prefer to use legs and thighs for this recipe, you’re free to also use wings.
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Cook time is between 25 to 30 minutes per batch of chicken.
Pour into a gallon sized plastic zip-top bag.
Add chicken and massage to coat thoroughly.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator.
Shake off excess marinade and scrape off any solids such as large granules of garlic.
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Dip the chicken pieces in the flour dredge and coat well.
Spray the basket of an air fryer with non-stick cooking spray.
Be sure to avoid stacking or overlapping the chicken pieces and ensure that chicken pieces do not touch.
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Spray the chicken pieces lightly with non-stick cooking spray, making sure that there are no dry flour spots.
Place the basket in the air fryer and turn the air fryer to 400F.
Let chicken rest on a plate for a few minutes before serving.
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Serve with coleslaw, fried yuca, beans, tortillas, or biscuits.
