Here’s a tasty air fryer fried chicken recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (such as drumsticks or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the dry ingredients.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the flour. Shake off any excess flour.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch each other. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray or olive oil spray to help with browning and crisping.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time. The chicken should be golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the crust to set and remain crispy.
- Serve the air fryer fried chicken hot as a main dish. It pairs well with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or your favorite side dishes.
Enjoy your delicious homemade air fryer fried chicken!