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Air Fryer Gizzards

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These air fryer gizzards are golden, crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. A classic comfort food worth every bite.
Air Fryer Gizzards
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 263 kcal
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken Gizzards, Cleaned and Trimmed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Smashed
  • 1 tsp Salt (for Boiling)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken gizzards in a pot with the water, bay leaf, smashed garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the gizzards are fork-tender.
    This step is crucial for achieving tender gizzards. Skipping it will result in tough, chewy gizzards no matter how long you air fry them.
  • Drain the gizzards and let them cool slightly on a cutting board. Pat them very dry with paper towels. If any gizzards are large, cut them in half so all pieces are a similar bite-sized size.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the hot sauce.
  • Dip each gizzard into the egg mixture, then dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing the coating on firmly. For an extra-crispy coating, dip it back into the egg and into the flour a second time.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Arrange the coated gizzards in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each piece. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, shake the basket, then spray again with cooking spray. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until the coating is deep golden brown and very crispy.
  • Serve the gizzards hot with your favorite dipping sauce. They should be crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 7g
Keyword air fryer, chicken gizzards, crispy, fried gizzards
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