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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic Southern comfort food by using an air fryer to achieve crispy, golden-brown chicken with significantly less oil. Marinated in buttermilk and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, this fried chicken is juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside, making it a delicious and easy meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 4-pound fryer chicken, cut into 10 pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (for seasoning)
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper (for seasoning)
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika

For air frying

  • Spray olive oil

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper evenly over all the chicken pieces to enhance the natural flavors before marinating.
  2. Marinate: Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a bowl or container with 2 cups of buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  3. Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, mix together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp seasoned salt, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp paprika thoroughly to create a well-seasoned flour mixture.
  4. Coat the chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
  5. Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to preheat at 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Arrange and spray chicken: Place coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken pieces with olive oil to promote crispy browning.
  7. Air fry the chicken: Cook the chicken at 350°F (175°C) for 14 minutes. Then carefully flip each piece, spray again lightly with olive oil, and continue frying for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor and tenderness even more.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking and crispy results.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly based on the size of chicken pieces and your specific air fryer model.
  • Use a cooking thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked through.
  • For extra crispy skin, you can double coat the chicken by dipping it again in buttermilk and flour.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/air-fryer-fried-chicken-recipe-2/