Description
Air fryer fried chicken is a delightful dish that combines the crispy texture of traditional fried chicken with the health benefits of air frying, resulting in a golden-brown crust without excessive oil.
Ingredients
- Fryer Chicken: A 4-pound fryer chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- Kosher Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground Black Pepper: 2 teaspoons
- Buttermilk: 2 cups
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Seasoned Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil Spray: for coating
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, seasoned salt, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the marinating step for tender chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature for doneness.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer, fried chicken, healthy cooking, crispy chicken