Quail in an air fryer
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Quails cooked in an air fryer cook faster than in an oven and turn out juicier and nicely browned. To infuse the birds with flavor and aroma, use soy sauce, adjika, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, etc. Choose sauces and seasonings to your taste. You can marinate the quails in advance, even up to a day ahead, leaving them in the marinade in the refrigerator. Along with the birds, you can bake potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and other side dish ingredients. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Rinse the poultry inside and out with water, then pat dry with paper towels inside and out.
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Step 2
Cut them along the breast and open each bird like a book. It's okay if one side has a bit more fillet than the other.
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Step 3
Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and fillets so the meat cooks faster.
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Step 4
Place the birds in a deep container, add adjika, soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, and vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly so that the quails are completely coated with the marinade. Do not add onion and garlic or coarsely ground spices—they will burn. Let the quails marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
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Step 5
Grease the air fryer tray with vegetable oil and place the birds skin-side up, since the air fryer has vertical heating.
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Step 6
Set the temperature to 180 degrees and bake the quails for approximately 30 minutes. The birds will reduce in size by about one-third—their fat will completely render out. Halfway through baking, check for doneness, as appliance power may vary. If the tops are nicely cooked, flip the birds over and finish baking the remaining time on the other side.
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Step 7
Place the delicious quails cooked in the air fryer onto a plate and serve with sauce, salad, or any other side dish. Enjoy your meal!