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Most popular air fryer fried chicken recipe (Simply Recipes)

Most popular air fryer fried chicken recipe for perfection

A simple and delicious recipe for making fried chicken in an air fryer.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 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

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in flour mixture.
  5. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Place chicken in basket in a single layer.
  7. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
  8. Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  9. Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-dip chicken in buttermilk and flour.
  • Let chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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