Air Fryer Fried Chicken: Easy and Delicious
Air Fryer Fried Chicken is the perfect combination of convenience and taste. In just an hour, you’ll have an irresistible dish to serve. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce gives it incredible juiciness, while the flour mixture with spices ensures that perfect crunch. Let’s get to the recipe!
Who said you can’t enjoy a delicious fried chicken without the guilt of consuming greasy food? With the air fryer, you can savor crispy and flavorful chicken without dunking it in oil. This simple and quick recipe brings all the flavors of traditional fried chicken but in a much healthier way.
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How to make Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 ½ cups plain flour (190g | 6.7oz)
- 1 whole chicken, prepared into breasts, thighs, wings, legs
- 1 cup hot sauce (240ml | 8floz)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240ml | 8floz)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, pour buttermilk and hot sauce over chicken. Mix well and marinate in fridge for 1-24 hours.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Line the air fryer basket or racks with parchment paper.
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat with flour mixture. Place in air fryer in basket or racks (you may need to work in batches).
- Cook at 205°C (400°F) for 25 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking process. Check chicken with a thermometer to make sure internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
