Description
This air fryer fried chicken recipe yields perfectly crispy and juicy chicken pieces with significantly less oil than traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to work in batches.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, you can double dip by returning the coated chicken to the buttermilk and then back into the flour mixture before air frying.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to the flour mixture for additional flavor.
- To ensure even cooking, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
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