This is one of my favorite chicken recipes, although if you have never gone to an El Pollo Loco Restaurant, you might be wondering why the chicken appears yellow. Today, I will show you how to make an Air Fryer El Pollo Loco Chicken (Copycat).
Last year, I had a chance to go to California for vacation, and my friend took me to an El Pollo Loco, knowing how much I love a good piece of chicken. I am pleased to say I had a great meal, and I put it on my list of recipes to prepare in my air fryer because everyone loves a good piece of chicken.
Today, I researched what makes a copycat version of El Pollo chicken, found a copycat recipe, and decided to try it in my air fryer. The results speak for themselves; you get a fabulous and flavorful piece of chicken or a whole bird.
Air Fryer El Pollo Loco Chicken (Copycat)
Ingredients:
3 to 4 pound chicken
El Pollo Chicken Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Simple Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the white vinegar, garlic, salt, oregano, black pepper, jalapeno peppers, pineapple juice, lime juice, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Add your chicken to the marinade, cover, and place it into the refrigerator for about 8 to 10 hours.
- Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F, for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, flip the chicken and air fry for another 15-25 minutes.
- Note: Your chicken’s actual time will depend on the air fryer you own and how large your chicken is. Always check with a meat thermometer until the temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Air Fryer El Pollo Loco Chicken (Copycat)
Notes About This Recipe:
- I did omit the food coloring out from the recipe, as the true Copycat version used Yellow Food Coloring. I left it out since I was making this dinner for my family, and really didn’t want to serve them yellow food coloring.
- The actual air frying time for this chicken will depend on how large your chicken is and what type of air fryer you are using. Always use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is fully cooked.
Some Other Great Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipes–
- AIR FRYER SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN
- AIR FRYER, ROTISSERIE ROASTED CHICKEN (WHOLE CHICKEN)
- NINJA FOODI, AIR FRYER. ROTISSERIE ROASTED CHICKEN (WHOLE CHICKEN)
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Air Fryer El Pollo Loco Chicken (Copycat)
Description
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chicken
El Pollo Chicken Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the white vinegar, garlic, salt, oregano, black pepper, jalapeno peppers, pineapple juice, lime juice, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Add your chicken to the marinade, cover, and place it into the refrigerator for about 8 to 10 hours.
- Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F, for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, flip the chicken and air fry for another 15-25 minutes.
- Note: Your chicken’s actual time will depend on the air fryer you own and how large your chicken is. Always check with a meat thermometer until the temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Nutrition
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