Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and mix well to create the seasoning.
- 2Add half of the seasoning mix directly to the chicken.
- 3Rub the seasoning into every nook and cranny of the chicken to ensure it sticks.
- 4Pour half a cup of buttermilk over the seasoned chicken.
- 5Add a quarter cup of hot sauce to the chicken and buttermilk mixture.
- 6Mix the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce thoroughly; the mixture will tenderize the chicken and act as a binder for the dredge.
- 7Cover the chicken and marinate for as long as possible, ideally overnight.
- 8In a separate pan, add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining half of the seasoning mix, then combine.
- 9Add a bit of water to the dry batter and mix to create craggily bits.
- 10Dredge the marinated chicken in the dry batter until well coated.
- 11Shake off any excess batter from the chicken.
- 12Place the dredged chicken onto a pan.
- 13Spray the chicken generously with neutral oil on both sides.
- 14Air fry the chicken at 375°F for 12 minutes.
- 15Flip the chicken, spray again with oil, and continue air frying for 6 to 8 minutes.
- 16The chicken is done when it is golden brown, crispy, and reads an internal temperature of 165°F.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- chicken
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup hot sauce
- flour
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- water
- neutral oil
Equipment
bowlpanair fryer
Tips
- Marinate the chicken for as long as possible, ideally overnight, for best results.
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