Description
This air fryer crispy chicken recipe yields perfectly golden and crunchy chicken with juicy meat inside, all while using significantly less oil than traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, skin-on
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Cooking spray or oil for spraying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Spray the top of the chicken with a little more cooking spray to help it crisp up.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices in the flour mixture according to your taste preferences.
- For extra crunch, you can double-dip the chicken by returning it to the buttermilk after the first coating and dredging it in the flour mixture again.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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