Crispy Air Fryer Chicken

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The answer to doing fried chicken: a healthier air fryer version.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • ½ cup hot pepper sauce

  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Trim chicken of excess fat and place in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons salt in a bowl and pour over chicken. Make sure all chicken pieces are coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.

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

  3. Combine flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl or pie dish. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and shake off excess. Place in flour mixture and turn to coat. Place coated chicken in the basket of the air fryer, working in batches as necessary to not overcrowd the basket.

  4. Cook in the hot air fryer until chicken is golden, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Cook's Note:

Usa a mix of different skin-on, bone-in chicken cuts for this recipe.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

570 Calories
19g Fat
55g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 570
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 2403mg 104%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 42g 83%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 176mg 14%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 583mg 12%

* 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.