Air Fryer Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
500 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by marinating the chicken pieces in a mixture of buttermilk, hot sauce, and garlic powder to tenderize the meat and add subtle heat. The coating combines all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and spices including garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne, creating a crunchy, flavorful crust.
After marinating, the chicken is coated evenly with the flour mixture, then sprayed with oil before air frying at 370°F to develop a crisp, golden exterior. The chicken is cooked in batches if needed, with a flip halfway through to ensure even crisping and doneness to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
This approach offers a crispy fried texture with less oil than traditional frying. The chicken is ready to serve after a brief rest and can be seasoned further with salt and pepper if desired. If air fryer equipment is unavailable, the chicken can be baked in the oven at high heat with similar coating to achieve a crunchy crust.
The coating and marinade quantities allow for multiple servings, and nutritional info accounts for portioned use of flour and marinade. Cooking times may vary based on chicken cut and size.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumstick or thighs, legs, with skin
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- cooking spray
Coating
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
- Combine chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, & garlic powder and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Combine all coating ingredients in a bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade allowing excess to drip off.
- Dip chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Place chicken on a pan or plate and generously spray with cooking spray or oil.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and check for any dry flour spots, spray with oil if needed. Flip chicken and cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until crisp and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- If an air fryer is unavailable, bake the chicken in the oven using the coating and cooking method adjusted for high heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Cook chicken in a single layer with space between pieces to allow air circulation; cook in batches if necessary.
- To reheat, warm fried chicken at 400°F for about 4 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500 | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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