Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken starts with marinating half a chicken cut into pieces in a spicy, tangy mixture of hot sauce, buttermilk, and ranch dressing. This imparts flavor and tenderizes the chicken. The pieces are then dredged in a seasoned flour combination containing garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, cayenne, and salt. Cooking in an air fryer at 390°F crisps the coating while maintaining juiciness inside, with spraying oil midway to encourage even browning. Careful placement avoids overcrowding the basket so the hot air can circulate thoroughly, resulting in crisp skin and well-cooked meat. This approach reduces oil use compared to deep frying while delivering a familiar fried chicken texture and flavor.
The recipe produces several pieces suitable for serving as a main dish or sharing. It can be paired with sides like salads, fries, or vegetables, reflecting classic fried chicken accompaniments. With its marinating and air frying technique, it yields crispy fried chicken without the deep-frying mess or excess oil.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1/2 chicken cut into separate pieces: breast, thigh, wing, and leg, whole
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Others:
- oil for spraying the air fryer
Instructions
Marinate:
- Mix the marinade ingredients and add the chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or better, up to 24 hours.
Seasoning:
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together all the Seasoning ingredients. Set aside.
Prep the Chicken:
- Place a parchment liner in the Air Fryer basket.
- Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and toss it into the Seasoning mixture, coating all sides of the chicken, and shake off.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer. For the BEST results, do not overlap and do not place them too close to each other.
Air Fry:
- Close the Air Fryer basket and set the temperature to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer to 25 minutes.
- After 13 minutes, open the air fryer and spray with oil. Spray any "seasoning spots" left too dry on the chicken. Flip the chicken and spray the other side with oil spray as well.
- Close the Air Fryer and cook for 12 more minutes. Please keep in mind that cooking time may vary depending on the Air Fryer brand. That's why it is important to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Once the timer is up, please open it and check the chicken temperature with a kitchen thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees at the thickest part of the chicken.
- Some breading will fall off, which is expected. However, much less breading falls off when using the parchment liners.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1794mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 643IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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