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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe
This crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is flavorful, tender, and easy to make! There is no need for deep frying–just a few simple ingredients, fuss-free steps, and an air fryer make the perfect comfort food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 655 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups buttermilk (480mL)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (a mix of thighs and legs) (900g)
For the Breading:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, seal, shake the bag to stir and coat the chicken well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, flipping the bag a few times.
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For the Breading:
- Mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Remove half of the chicken from the brine and let the excess brine drip off.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the air fryer basket and chicken pieces with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the basket, skin side down, and spray again.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thicket part of each piece. Remove the chicken from air fryer and place on a wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken and dredge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Allow time to marinate. The buttermilk brine is key to the tender, juicy chicken. Refrigerate the chicken in the brine for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours if you have time.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between each piece to ensure even cooking and a crispy finish. You will likely need to cook in at least two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Wipe the basket clean. Thoroughly wipe out the air fryer basket between batches to prevent leftover breading from burning.
- Use a meat thermometer. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF for safe consumption. Add more cooking time if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
655kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1983mg
(83%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
911IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1983mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 911IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.