Air Fryer Chicken Livers - Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Published: Nov 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Do you like chicken liver? If yes, try these air fryer chicken livers. They are super easy and delicious. I’ve come up with a new recipe for the chicken liver with minimal ingredients but packed with flavor.

I know some of us don’t like chicken liver at all like my boyfriend, but some of us are super fans and that’s me. This air fryer chicken livers recipe is for the fans of chicken liver. This crispy and delicious liver will give you a whole new taste from what you have been having. If you like chicken livers, you might also like air fryer chicken gizzards.

Today I’ll be sharing the air fryer chicken livers no breading recipe. Believe me, you’ll love the recipe. Without wasting much time let’s start with the recipe.

How to cook air fryer chicken livers?

Chicken livers cooked in an air fryer are delicious. They are super easy and quick to make. You can also make air fryer chicken livers wrapped in bacon for an extra kick. But for now, let’s see what ingredients are required for the air fryer chicken livers recipe.

Ingredients:

• 10 oz Chicken Livers
• ½ cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• 1 tablespoon salt divided
• Pepper to taste
• Oil Spray

Instructions:

1. First, rinse the chicken livers and dry them on a paper towel.

2. After that, take a mortar and pestle add garlic cloves and ½ tablespoon salt in it. Mash until it turns into a paste. If you don’t have mortar and pestle you can simply grind them. I love the fresh aroma when mashed traditionally.
3. Season the chicken livers with garlic paste and mixed herbs. Mix them well and marinate for an hour or half in the refrigerator.

4. After an hour remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and keep it aside.
5. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, your air fryer is heating. Let's prepare the coating. Take a bowl to add the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper to taste. Combine until mixed well.

7. Now transfer the marinated chicken livers into the seasoned flour one at a time. Coat the chicken livers evenly.

8. Tap out the excess flour.

9. Spray a thin layer of oil in the air fryer basket and gently place the coated chicken livers.

10. Spray/brush a thin layer of oil over the livers.

11. Cook the air fryer chicken livers at 200C/400F for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Flip it halfway through the cooking process.

12. Remove the air-fried chicken livers and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find the air fryer chicken livers recipe in the printable card below.

Note: You might notice some popping sound while making air fryer chicken livers. It’s completely normal, I’ve further explained this on the blog.

Tips for fried chicken livers in air fryer:

• Cut the chicken livers in similar sizes so they cook evenly.
• Don’t overcrowd the chicken livers in the air fryer basket. Place them in a single layer for the best result.
• Spray a thin layer of oil when you flip the livers halfway.
• The livers might pop while cooking, it’s normal.

What to Serve with Air-Fried Chicken Livers?

Air fryer chicken livers are mostly served as a snack or you can either serve as an appetizer or side dish. I love when it’s served with ranch dressing. Here are some of the serving ideas you can try:

1. Mashed potatoes/ Air fryer potato pancake
2. Air fryer potatoes and green beans
3. Fried rice
4. Air fryer broccoli

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Can you cook chicken livers in an air fryer?

Yes, you can cook chicken livers in air fryer.

How long should you cook chicken livers in an air fryer?

I’ve cooked air fryer chicken livers for 12 minutes using my Philips air fryer at 200C/400F. You can adjust the time according to how crunchy you want the chicken livers to be.

How do you know when air fryer chicken livers are done?

Usually, chicken livers cook easily, but to assure if they are done, you can use a food/meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the liver should be 165F.

If you don’t have either of these then you can simply break the liver in half, they should not be bloody or look raw. If the chicken livers seem raw to you at this point, cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Is air fryer chicken livers healthy?

Yes, chicken liver is packed with essential nutrients that help to keep your body healthy. Chicken livers are a good source of iron and vitamin B.

Air fryer chicken livers are healthier than pan fried chicken livers. Because air fryer chicken livers do not require as much oil as it requires while frying in the pan.

How often should you eat chicken liver?

Though chicken liver is healthy, consuming once a week is enough.

Should the liver be washed before cooking?

It should be rinsed properly to get rid of blood coming from the liver. And dry with a paper towel before cooking.

Why do chicken livers pop when frying?

Chicken livers are moist plus it contains air pockets under a thin membrane. The membrane outbreak while cooking due to the hot air in the air fryer. This is the reason behind chicken liver busting while cooking. It’s completely normal.

How do you reheat fried chicken livers in the air fryer?

Reheat the chicken liver at 200C/400F for 2 minutes or until they are warm enough.

Equipment: Air Fryer

Course: Snack, Side dish
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1hour 10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes

If you like air fryer chicken livers, look what else you can air fry:

• Frozen chicken breast in air fryer

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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