Air Fryer Fried Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
588 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Description
The chicken is first dried, then marinated in a blend of buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper, which tenderizes the meat and helps the flour coating adhere. A seasoned flour mixture containing garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, and pepper gives aromatic flavor and a crispy crust. The chicken undergoes a double dredge: flour, buttermilk mixture, then flour again. It is placed in the air fryer basket with enough spacing for air circulation, sprayed with oil for crispness, and cooked in two stages, turning midway to ensure even browning and doneness.
The result is a crispy-skinned chicken with flavorful seasoning and moist flesh inside. This air frying technique is convenient for preparing fried chicken without submerging it in oil. Leftovers should be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Adjust cooking times since air fryer models differ. Monitoring during cooking avoids over or under-done chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken legs and thighs, skin on
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil canola or olive oil, for spraying chicken
Instructions
- Wash and dry chicken set aside
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper until well combined
- In another large bowl, whisk together flour, and seasonings
- Coat chicken with flour mixture
- Then dip in buttermilk mixture
- Then repeat in flour mixture
- Place chicken in air fryer basket, spray basket with oil and leave room around each piece to allow air to flow
- Spray chicken with oil
- Cook at 370 degrees F for 15-20 minutes
- Turn chicken over and spray with more oil
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden
- Repeat with remaining chicken
- Serve immediately
- Store leftovers in refrigerator in airtight container
Notes
- Cooking times may vary across different air fryer models, so monitor closely to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- Use skin-on legs and thighs to help retain juiciness during air frying.
- Spray oil on both the basket and chicken pieces to encourage crispiness without deep frying.
- Store leftover chicken in airtight containers in the refrigerator for food safety and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 3226mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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