2 Ingredient Air Fryer Fried Chicken
My air fryer fried chicken is just as crispy and juicy as you’d expect but without all the fuss of deep frying them
The beauty of using an air fryer is that it reduces the fat and calories of traditionally calorie-dense foods. I’ve given tons of classics a makeover, but fried chicken is one I’m especially proud of.
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Cook Time:Â 20 minutes
Total Time:Â 20 minutes
Yield:Â 8Â 1x
Category:Â Main Course
Cuisine:Â American
Ingredients
2 pounds skin-on chicken a mix of bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the breading
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch or as needed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F.
In a mixing bowl, add the chicken, buttermilk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and let it sit for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Using tongs, pick up pieces of the chicken and shake off excess buttermilk. Moving quickly, dip the chicken in the breading on both sides.
Generously spray the air fryer basket. Place a single layer of chicken in it and generously spray it with cooking spray. Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, they are ready to be removed from the air fryer. Repeat the process until all the chicken is cooked.