Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Make crispy fried chicken in an air fryer! But plan ahead, as it needs time to marinate.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin

Seasoning:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 ⅔ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • teaspoon dried oregano

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Make the marinade: Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt in a large gallon-sized resealable bag. Add chicken and knead well to ensure chicken is coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Make the seasoning: Combine flour, both paprikas, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, and oregano in a second gallon-sized resealable bag. Shake to combine.

  3. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Add chicken to the seasoning bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat.

  4. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. Spray chicken with cooking spray. Air fry until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Recipe Tip

The seasonings are a starting point; add less salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
11g Fat
24g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 1820mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 126mg 10%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 358mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.