Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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