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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken is a game changer. Enjoy crispy fried chicken without all of the work or fat. It's delicious and really simple.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 588 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skin on chicken legs and thighs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 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
  • Oil for spraying chicken - vegetable canola or olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry chicken set aside
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper until well combined
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, and seasonings
  4. Coat chicken with flour mixture
  5. Then dip in buttermilk mixture
  6. Then repeat in flour mixture
  7. Place chicken in air fryer basket, spray basket with oil and leave room around each piece to allow air to flow
  8. Spray chicken with oil
  9. Cook at 370 degrees F for 15-20 minutes
  10. Turn chicken over and spray with more oil
  11. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden
  12. Repeat with remaining chicken
  13. Serve immediately
  14. Store leftovers in refrigerator in airtight container

Notes

  • Cooking times will vary between air fryers so closely monitor your cook time and temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 235mg (78%) Sodium 3226mg (134%) Potassium 639mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 756IU (15%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588

% 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.