Description
A delicious recipe for Air Fryer Fried Chicken that replicates the flavors of KFC. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this recipe is a must-try for fried chicken lovers.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 2 pounds skin-on chicken (a mix of bone-in thighs and drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the breading:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (or as needed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F.
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the breading: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the chicken: Dip marinated chicken in the breading, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Air fry: Place chicken in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking oil, and air fry for 15 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Check doneness: Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F before removing from the air fryer.
- Serve: Enjoy your crispy, flavorful air fryer fried chicken!
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer or preheated oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 668mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
