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Been trying to get more consistent with steak and this might be the closest I’ve gotten to exactly how I like it. Crispy homemade fries on the side and just some flaky salt for the steak.

I usually stick with drumsticks but my grocery order sent me chicken leg quarters. I followed the same recipe I found online (I'll add the link at the bottom- it's from the Big Man's World blog) for chicken drumsticks, increased the brown sugar by a teaspoon, and added an extra tablespoon of oil.

Unlike other air fryer recipes, I like how they recommend oiling after adding the seasoning- I think it makes a huge difference.

Here's the full recipe-

• 3 chicken leg quarters, skin on
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preheat the air fryer to 400, mix the spices and baking powder together, and sugar. Rub over all the chicken pieces on all sides. Drizzle oil. 

Air fry for 12 minutes, flip, and air fry for another 8 minutes. 

Now I'm going to purposely order chicken leg quarters haha!

If you want to make the drumsticks (like I thought I was doing) this is the original recipe I follow- https://thebigmansworld.com/air-fryer-chicken-drumsticks/

Nice simple home cooked meal for myself

Made using canned chili, pre-shredded cheese, and leftover bougie restaurant fries reheated in my air fryer.

Mashed potatoes came out really soupy and idk why, still good tho ofc

Chicken thighs with gochujang sauce, long grain rice and some stir fried vegetables 🥕 🥦

What do you think? Brought it home, dry brined it that night, reverse sear and fire the next day. Please don't judge my poor photo skills lol