Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this air fryer fried chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional frying, giving you all the flavor with less oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are coated in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge the chicken in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; you may need to work in batches.
- Spray the tops of the chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray.
- 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
- For extra flavor, you can add your favorite spices or herbs to the flour mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier chicken, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or the buttermilk marinade.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
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