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Air fryer fried chicken πŸ—

Air fryer fried chicken: 5 Secrets to Crispy Perfection

Crispy and delicious air fryer fried chicken.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
  5. Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Check for doneness and ensure the internal temperature reaches 165Β°F (75Β°C).

Notes

  • Soaking the chicken in buttermilk helps to tenderize it.
  • You can adjust the spices to your taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • 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: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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