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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

by Alexa

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
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

NUTRITION 

Nutrient Amount per serving
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%)

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