Air Fryer Fried Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken & Marinade
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Chicken legs and thighs - 2 pounds, skin-on
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Buttermilk - 2 cups
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Large eggs - 2
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Salt - 1 teaspoon
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Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
→ Seasoned Flour Coating
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All-purpose flour - 2 cups
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Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
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Seasoned salt - 1 tablespoon
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Paprika - 1 1/2 teaspoons
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Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
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Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
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Salt - 1 teaspoon
→ For Cooking
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Oil for spraying chicken
# Instructions:
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Give your chicken pieces a good wash and pat them completely dry.
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In a big bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper until well combined.
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In another bowl, mix your flour with all the seasonings - garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt.
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Give your air fryer basket a light spray of oil to prevent sticking.
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First dip each piece in flour, then buttermilk mixture (let excess drip off), then back in flour for a final light coating.
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Place chicken in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure pieces aren't touching. Give them a light spray of oil on top.
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Cook at 370°F for 15-20 minutes. Check and spray any floury spots with a bit more oil.
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Flip each piece, spray again with oil, and cook 5-10 more minutes until golden brown and cooked through (185°F for legs/thighs, 165°F for breasts).
# Notes:
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Different air fryers may need different cooking times - watch closely your first time making this.
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Avoid commercial cooking sprays as they can damage the air fryer basket's coating.