Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken

Name: Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Pieces of Chicken
Ingredients: 1-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs; salt and pepper; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; Olive oil spray

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 Pieces of Chicken
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken

Gemma White

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Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken is SO delicious and doesn't have to cook in any oil! It is crunchy and golden on the outside, and tender, juicy, and full of flavor inside! This is how the chicken was meant to be eaten.

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Ingredients

Servings

1-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs
salt and pepper
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil spray

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Instructions

Salt and pepper chicken thighs and legs. In a medium sized bowl add the buttermilk and eggs and whisk. In another medium sized bowl add the flour, cajun, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Using tongs, dredge the chicken in the flour, then the buttermilk, and then lastly in the flour. Place in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Cook at 360 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Open the basket and spray any flour with the cooking spray. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5-10 minutes until 165 degrees and no longer pink.

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Originally Posted on January 13, 2021
Updated on August 6, 2024

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 743mg (31%) Potassium 346mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1671IU (33%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Pieces of Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	95mg	32%
Sodium	743mg	31%
Potassium	346mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1671IU	33%
Calcium	164mg	16%
Iron	4mg	22%