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

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a piece of perfectly crispy, juicy fried chicken. However, traditional deep-frying methods can leave you with a greasy mess and a kitchen that smells like oil for hours. That's where the air fryer comes in. This modern appliance uses hot air to crisp up foods without the need for a large amount of oil, making it a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods.

If you're a fan of crispy chicken but want to avoid the mess ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup hot pepper sauce
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Trim chicken of excess fat and place in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons salt in a bowl and pour over chicken. Make sure all chicken pieces are coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl or pie dish. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and shake off excess. Place in flour mixture and turn to coat. Place coated chicken in the basket of the air fryer, working in batches as necessary to not overcrowd the basket.
  • Cook in the hot air fryer until chicken is golden, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 2403mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 583mg