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.
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.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg