Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe

When it comes to comfort food, fried chicken is a classic choice that never fails to satisfy. The crispy, golden-brown exterior and juicy, tender meat make it a beloved dish that is perfect for any occasion. While traditionally, fried chicken is made by deep frying in a large amount of oil, there is a healthier and easier alternative that delivers equally delicious results - air frying.

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Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 ⅔ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅓ teaspoon dried oregano
cooking spray

Information

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt in a large gallon-sized resealable bag. Add chicken and knead well to ensure chicken is coated with marinade. Marinate chicken in the fridge, 8 hours to overnight.

Combine flour, sweet and smoked paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, and oregano in a second gallon-sized resealable bag. Shake to combine. Drain chicken from the buttermilk and add to the dry mix. Shake to coat.

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Spray chicken with cooking spray. Air fry for 20 minutes, turning at the halfway mark.

Nutrition

291 cal.

Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 1820mg
Total Carbohydrate: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 24g
Vitamin C: 3mg
Calcium: 126mg
Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 358mg

How to Make Air Fryer Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

291 cal.

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