Description
Air fryer fried chicken is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. It’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or )
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or brush with oil.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for another 10–12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of chicken pieces.
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer fried chicken, crispy chicken, healthy fried chicken