Description
Discover the secrets to perfectly crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken with our easy recipe. Learn tips for achieving that golden crunch without the extra oil.
Ingredients
- 1 4-pound fryer chicken, cut into 10 pieces (2 breasts cut in half, 2 wings, 2 legs, 2 thighs)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
- 2 cup (480 ml) s buttermilk
- 2 cup (480 ml) s all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika
- Spray olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, then immerse it in a bowl of buttermilk, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. Allow it to rest for a minimum of one hour, or up to overnight.
- Bread the chicken: Combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl to create a breading mix. Take the chicken out of the buttermilk, letting any extra drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture. Set the coated chicken on a clean plate or wire rack.
- Air-fry the chicken: If you’re cooking a whole chicken, you will need to work in two rounds. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange half of the chicken pieces in the basket, making sure they don’t touch to allow air circulation. Mist the chicken pieces lightly with spray oil. Insert the basket into the air fryer and set it to 350°F. Cook for 14 minutes. Then, use tongs to flip the chicken, mist the bottom side lightly with oil, and continue cooking for another 10 to 12 minutes until the white meat reaches 165°F and the dark meat reaches 175°F. If you notice any dry flour spots on the chicken while air frying, lightly spray those areas with oil to ensure the breading crisps up.
- Serve: Allow the air-fried chicken to rest on a plate for a few moments before serving. Pair immediately with salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or your preferred fried chicken sides! You can store the cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat it in a 300°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Enjoyed the dish? We appreciate your feedback through ratings and reviews!
Notes
- Massage salt and pepper into the chicken before marinating to enhance flavornBlend the flour mixture thoroughly for even seasoningnAllow the coated chicken to rest before air frying to secure the breading