How To Cook Chicken In An Instant Pot Air Fryer & Get It Crispy Every Time

Have you recently purchased an Instant Pot that offers an air frying option or the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid? There are so many different mishaps featured on the internet and horror stories of people where just could not get their chicken crispy using their instant pot. Luckily, as always, we’ve got you covered. This post will explore exactly how to cook chicken in an instant pot air fryer, ensuring that you get your chicken crispy every time you try. Let’s start by discusses what exactly is the new Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid.

Getting To Know The Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid

The IP Air Fryer Lid is a portable cooking appliance that prides itself on making your daily cooking routine easy. What it does is allow you to convert your instant pot into an air fryer by simply switching out the lids. The IP Air Fryer Lid can easily be attached to most of the selected six-quart instant pot models.

With this lid, you will be able to transform your instant pot into an advanced air fryer that performs different air fryer operations. It gives you the ability to get fries crispy, bake cookies and cakes, roast meats dehydrate your favorite fruit slices, and even broil lasagnas in your Instant Pot. That’s right! This one lid essentially converts your IP into an air fryer by just swapping the instant pot lid with the new air fryer lid.

When you are using an IP Air Fryer Lid it is recommended that you use only the original stainless-steel inner pot that came with your Instant Pot. It works as the lid of an air fryer would. This is because it comes with the heating element and blower fan, it circulates very hot air into your air fryer to air fry your food quickly and evenly from all sides. The IP Air Fryer Lid comes with 6 pre-programmed functions preset on the top side of the lid with a digital display.

While using these presets you never need to worry about time and temperature settings because these functions are preset perfect temperature and exact time. You just need to select the desired button and press the start button to run the program as per your requirement. Without pressing the start button your program never runs.

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Open The Lid Properly After Cooking

Your lid needs to be opened with the utmost diligence and care. When you are ready to open the lid after use, ensure that all the pressure has been released and that the float valve is in the down position. Also, never force the lid open. If it is not easily moved when attempting to open then there may be some pressure still left inside, make sure to release it first and then open the lid.

Feel Free to Adjust Settings At Any Time During The Cooking Process

The time and temperature settings can be changed at any time during the cooking process as per your requirements. That’s right even in the middle of cooking. So, don’t ever be afraid to change your mind.

Make Sure You Are Using The Correct Lid

It is not feasible to use a 6-quart lid on the 8-quart pot or vice versa. This is also not safe. We want to keep your creativity to your meals. Interchanging different parts or lids can lead to improper sealing or locking, thus making you and the appliance vulnerable.

Make Sure You Are sing The Correct Amount Of Liquid

Most times, when cooking with a recipe you will be directed as to the amount of liquid required for the recipe instructions you are following. If you are simply cooking from the heart, on the other hand, then you want to make sure that you at least add enough water to match the marker stated on the inside of the container.

How To Cook Chicken In An Instant Pot Air Fryer

Now that we have taken a deep dive into the lid that transforms your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer. Let’s explore one of my favorite recipes that can get you started on your air frying journey.

Chicken Tikkas

Who says no to Chicken Tikkas? No one! This recipe will make you MVP at your next dinner party.

Serves: 2

Time: 30 mins.

Ingredients:

• Chicken (500g, boneless, chopped)

Marinade

• Yogurt (200g, thick)
• Bell peppers (3, diced)
• Tomatoes (100g, cherry)
• Ginger paste (1/2 tbsp.)
• Garlic paste (½ tbsp.)
• Red Chili (2 tbsp., powder)
• Turmeric (1 tsp., powder)
• Coriander (2 tbsp., powder)
• Cumin (2 tbsp., powder)
• Olive oil (2 tsp.)
• Salt
• Garam masala (1 tsp.)

Garnish:

• Coriander (⅓ cup, fresh, chopped)
• Mint (4 leaves)
• Onion (1, sliced thinly)
• Lemon (½, juice)

Directions:

1. Add all your marinade ingredients with your chicken to a large bowl.
2. Stir, and allow to sit for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Add your peppers, tomatoes, and chicken alternatively on skewers and set aside. Set air fryer to preheat to 200 degrees C.
4. Line your fryer basket with foil then top with your skewers.
5. Set to cook for 6 minutes, flip, then return to cook for another 6 minutes or until chicken cooks.
6. Serve by topping with your garnish ingredients.

Bottom Line

You can easily pressure cook your favorite food in the instant pot and give it a nice brown and crisp texture using this cook and crisp technology. This magical cooking appliance not only saves your kitchen top space but also saves you money and time. You never need to purchase another appliance for a single operation like broil, bake, reheat, air fry, roast, and dehydrate. An instant pot air fryer lid is one of the appliances that come with two lids; one is for pressure cooking purposes and the other is for air frying your food. This two-lid appliance gives you an amazing cooking experience just by swapping the lids.

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