Spent way too long figuring out why my chicken thighs were coming out rubbery in the air fryer

Took me about 3 tries and a whole afternoon before I realized I was overcrowding the basket and not letting them rest after cooking, has anyone else dealt with that same dried out texture issue?

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3 Comments

luna_green1mo ago

Did you pat them dry first, or just toss them in straight from the package?

danielwhite1mo agoOG Member

Pat them dry? No way, I just tore the bag open and dumped them in straight. That's wild to me, I never even thought about that step. Does it actually make a difference with getting a better sear or something? I've been doing it the lazy way for years and never had a complaint, but maybe I've been missing out on the secret to perfect texture. Your mileage may vary on that one, I guess.

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lily39413d ago

Three times I tried before I realized my air fryer was too small for six thighs at once, and even then I still got that weird texture until I let them sit for five minutes. @luna_green you ever try patting them dry and then letting them rest, or do you just go straight from the package to heat?