You are going to love how easy this Delicious Air Fryer Chicken is to make! It’s super juicy, flavorful and tastes just like fried chicken!
In recent years, air fryers have taken the culinary world by storm, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. One dish that perfectly showcases the magic of air frying is this Delicious Air Fryer Chicken that is so easy to make. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, air fryer chicken satisfies those comfort food cravings without all the guilt. Today, we are diving into the secrets of creating the perfect batch of chicken, from understanding the ingredients to providing detailed step-by-step instructions. So grab that air fryer and get ready to ignite your taste buds, the healthy way!
Way you’ll love this Delicious Air Fryer Chicken
- Easy to make!
- Healthy alternative to fried chicken!
- Tender, juicy and flavorful!
- Make it anytime of the year!
- Satisfies your fried chicken craving without all the saturated fat!
5 reasons why you will love cooking chicken in the air fryer
- Quicker cooking times: Using an air fryer cuts down the time it takes by at least 20%.
- Preheats fast and is more energy efficient: The air fryer preheats in about 2-3 minutes and since the air fryer is small, it saves energy. You don’t need to heat up an entire oven.
- Perfect Texture: Air fryer chicken has a nice juicy inside and a nice firm outside creating perfectly cooked chicken.
- Crunchy & Crispy Skin: The chicken skin is beautifully caramelized, crunchy and crispy. Tastes just like deep fried chicken!
- A Healthier Alternative: If you love fried chicken but don’t want all that extra fat, then air frying is the way to go!
What are the ingredients in this Delicious Air Fryer Chicken?
- Chicken (bone-in thighs and drumsticks): The star of the show
- Buttermilk: Act as the binding agent
- Hot sauce: Adds some heat
- Flour: Provides the base coating
- Cornstarch: Adds some crunch
- Old Bay, salt and pepper: Creates the delicious and irresistible flavor
Delicious Air Fryer Chicken-Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken bone-in thighs and drumsticks
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
For the breading
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- olive oil spray
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375℉ or 390℉ (for extra crispy).
- In a mixing bowl, add chicken, buttermilk and hot sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
- Add flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Using tongs, pick up one piece of chicken at a time and dip into the flour mixture. Coat both sides evenly.
- Generously spray the air fryer basket. Working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer, making sure not to crowd.
- Spray the chicken with the olive oil spray, making sure to coat evenly.
- Air fry the chicken for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once the chicken is flipped, spray again with the olive oil spay, making sure to coat the other side evenly. Cook for the remainder of the time.
- Chicken is done once the internal temperature reaches 165-175℉ and the chicken is crispy and golden brown. Repeat until all the chicken is done.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Optional- add your favorite dipping sauces, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing for an extra boost of flavor.
Finger lickin’ Good!
This Delicious Air Fryer Chicken offers all the crispy goodness of traditional fried chicken with a fraction of the oil and calories. By understanding the ingredients and following these detailed step-by-step instructions, you can easily recreate this beloved dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So why wait? Fire up your air fryer and treat yourself to a healthier, more delicious version of fried chicken today! And remember…
Life’s too short to eat bad food!
For other air fryer recipes try:
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls in Air Fryer
Air Fryer Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Cookie Dough Egg Rolls
Delicious Air Fryer Chicken
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken bone-in thighs and drumsticks
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
For the breading
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375℉ or 390℉ (for extra crispy).
- In a mixing bowl, add chicken, buttermilk and hot sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
- Add flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Using tongs, pick up one piece of chicken at a time and dip into the flour mixture. Coat both sides evenly.
- Generously spray the air fryer basket. Working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer, making sure not to crowd.
- Spray the chicken with the olive oil spray, making sure to coat evenly.
- Air fry the chicken for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once the chicken is flipped, spray again with the olive oil spay, making sure to coat the other side evenly. Cook for the remainder of the time.
- Chicken is done once the internal temperature reaches 165-175℉ and the chicken is crispy and golden brown. Repeat until all the chicken is done.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Optional- add your favorite dipping sauces, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing for an extra boost of flavor.
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