Description
A simple and delicious recipe for air fryer fried chicken that delivers a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and 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)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Experiment with different spices for unique flavor profiles.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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