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Buttermilk Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
This easy to make fried chicken recipe tastes even better than the deep fried alternatives! Using an air fryer has really revamped my dedication to healthier eating, and I know you will learn to love it as much as I do after you try this amazing recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 stick butter melted
Instructions
- In a large freezer bag, place chicken legs and buttermilk. Allow chicken to soak in buttermilk for at least 2 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix together panko, flour, baking powder, and dry seasonings in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and roll in panko mixture.
- Evenly space chicken in air fryer basket. (Two or more batches will be required.)
- Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove from air fryer and brush with melted butter. Turn the chicken legs over. Return to air fryer.
- Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken legs.) Check chicken for doneness with an instant thermometer (165 degrees without touching the bone.)
- Keep chicken warm until all chicken is cooked through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.