Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe
Learn how to make crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Fried Chicken with this easy recipe. Marinated in buttermilk and spices, then air-fried to perfection, this healthier version of fried chicken is a must-try!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, coat in flour mixture.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, spray basket with oil, cook chicken in batches at 375°F (190°C) until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, mist with oil halfway through cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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