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Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken

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.

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

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.