Description
Air Fryer Fried Chicken is a deliciously crispy and juicy dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into culinary celebrations. With a perfectly seasoned coating and tender meat, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite spices, it’s no wonder this chicken has become a household favorite. Get ready to enjoy every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Mix Seasoning: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange Chicken: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray and place coated chicken pieces inside without crowding.
- Cook: Air fry for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg