Air Fryer Chicken Hearts
These Brazilian style air fryer chicken hearts are well seasoned and cooked to perfection. They make a great appetizer or snack for any occasion.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken hearts
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- 3 tsp granulated garlic or to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, granulated garlic, paprika powder and dried parsley.
- Transfer the chicken hearts to a bowl and squeeze lime juice over them.
- Add the seasonings to the bowl and toss the chicken hearts to combine with all of the spices.
- Place the chicken hearts in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
- Open the air fryer basket and shake the chicken hearts or gizzards every 5 minutes or so.
- Once finished cooking, transfer to a plate and top with fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- It’s important to open the air fryer basket and give the chicken hearts a good shake every 5 minutes or so for them to cook evenly.
- Cook in batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
- Chicken hearts have a nice, dark brown color once they’re ready to enjoy.
- If you like them very well-done, cook for an extra 5-10 minutes according to preference.
- Always read your air fryer manual before using it.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 10mg