AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN

Crispy Air Fryer “Fried” Chicken is what Air Fryers were created to do! Crunchy golden seasoned outside, and tender, juicy, full of flavor inside! This is how chicken was meant to be eaten.

CourseAppetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

CuisineAmerican, Mexican

Keywordair fryer chicken, air fryer chicken legs, air fryer chicken tender, air fryer fried chicken, chicken fryer

Prep Time10minutes

Cook Time30minutes

Total Time40minutes

Servings4 People

Calories35kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs
salt and pepper
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
2 cups 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

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.

Notes

Nutrition Amount

Serves: 4 Calories351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates57g (19%) Protein14g (28%) Fat7g (11%) Saturated Fat3g (15%) Cholesterol95mg (32%) Sodium743mg (31%) Potassium346mg (10%) Fiber3g (12%) Sugar6g (7%) Vitamin A1671IU (33%) Calcium164mg (16%) Iron4mg (22%)