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Indulge in crispy, golden-brown buttermilk fried chicken made effortlessly in your Air Fryer! This delectable Air Fryer Fried Chicken is not only tender and juicy but also a breeze to prepare. So, if you’re hankering for some mouth-watering fried chicken while aiming to cut down on fat, give this recipe a shot.
Process | Time |
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Prep | 10 mins |
Cook | 30 mins |
Total | 40 mins |
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
NUTRITIONÂ
Nutrient | Amount per serving |
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Calories | 792kcal (40%) |
Carbohydrates | 100g (33%) |
Protein | 46g (92%) |
Fat | 21g (32%) |
Saturated Fat | 7g (44%) |
Cholesterol | 235mg (78%) |
Sodium | 3225mg (140%) |
Potassium | 702mg (20%) |
Fiber | 4g (17%) |
Sugar | 6g (7%) |
Vitamin A | 753IU (15%) |
Calcium | 181mg (18%) |
Iron | 7mg (39%) |