Air Fryer Fried Chicken: Crispy, Golden-Brown, and Flavorful
Indulge in the irresistible taste of crispy fried chicken without the guilt with this Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe. With a golden-brown coating and tender, juicy meat, this healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs skin-on chicken legs and thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Oil for spraying chicken – vegetable, canola, or olive oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture:
- In a square baking dish, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In another square baking dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Coat each piece of chicken with the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Dip the coated chicken into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture again, ensuring a thick coating.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each piece for air circulation.
- Spray the chicken with oil.
- Cook at 370°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken pieces and spray with oil again.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately.
- Storage:
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Enjoy the crispy, golden-brown goodness of this Air Fryer Fried Chicken, guilt-free and hassle-free. It’s a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken that the whole family will love.
Crispy and delicious, this Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe yields perfectly golden-brown chicken with a flavorful coating, all without the need for deep frying. It’s a healthier and hassle-free way to enjoy classic fried chicken.
Ingredients
2 lbs skin-on chicken legs and thighs
2 c. buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Coating
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp seasoned salt
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Oil for spraying chicken – vegetable canola or olive oil
Instructions
Wash and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a square baking dish whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
In another square baking dish, whisk together flour, and seasonings.
Coat chicken with flour mixture. Then dip in the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture again.
Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Then place the chicken basket making sure to leave room around each piece to allow air to flow. Spray chicken with oil.
Cook at 370 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, then flip chicken and spray with oil again.
Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Repeat with remaining chicken.
Serve immediately
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container
