Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer fried chicken, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Check internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the flour mixture.
- You can use skin-on chicken for added crispiness.
- Experiment with different spices to customize your flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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