Shake and Air-Fried Chicken

Instructions

• 1Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Bake & Roast, Super Convection, 350°F, for 7 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Combine the breadcrumbs and oil in a bowl and rub together to coat. Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the base of the roasting pan and shake the pan to level.
• 3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 7 minutes. Halfway through cooking, stir the crumbs and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 4Whisk the egg and water together in a large bowl. Cut the chicken legs in half at the joint and add to the egg mixture to coat.
• 5The crumbs should be golden brown. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 6Allow the crumbs to cool. Place the crumbs, salt, onion powder, thyme and pepper in a large resealable bag, seal and shake to combine. Set aside.
• 7Move the oven rack to position 3 Down and place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 385°F, for 25 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 8Working in batches, remove half the chicken pieces from the bowl, allowing the excess egg mixture to drain off and place in the bag. Seal, shake well and press the crumbs onto the chicken until well coated. Place in the air fry basket, evenly spaced apart. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• 9When the oven signals, place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 25 minutes. When the oven signals rotate the basket.
• 10The chicken should be golden, crisp and cooked through when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part, away from the bone, reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: The size of the chicken can alter the cooking time. For best result, test for doneness 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the cook. It may need a little more or a little less cooking, best to keep an eye on it.
• 11Season the chicken with salt and serve.