Description
A delicious recipe for Air Fryer Fried Chicken that rivals the famous KFC original recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside – this recipe is a must-try for fried chicken lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 10 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
For the Coating:
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/3 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (optional for crispier skin)
Instructions
- Soak the Chicken: Place chicken in buttermilk for up to 24 hours.
- Prepare Coating: Beat eggs in one bowl, mix flour and spices in another.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, then eggs, then flour again.
- Set Up Air Fryer: Preheat to 390°F, place rack over a baking sheet.
- Cook Chicken: Fry for 13 minutes, flip, spritz with oil if needed, then fry for another 13 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Enjoy your crispy air-fried chicken!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick or thigh
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
