Description
Deliciously crispy and flavorful fried chicken made in the air fryer. This recipe yields perfectly cooked chicken with a golden brown crunch that will have your family coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds skin on chicken legs and thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for spraying
- 2 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken:
Coating:
Instructions
- Wash and dry chicken pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Ensure chicken is well coated in this mixture.
- In another large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. This prevents sticking.
- Dip chicken in flour, then buttermilk, and back in flour. Ensure a light coating.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap.
- Spray chicken with oil.
- Air fry at 370°F for 15-20 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Check for doneness with a thermometer.
Notes
- Air fryer cooking times may vary, so adjust as needed.
- Chicken breasts can be used, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Avoid using commercial cooking spray to prevent damage to the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
