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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden fried chicken made in the air fryer — juicy inside, crunchy outside, no deep fryer required!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk + half the spices for 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Mix flour + spices in one bowl, beat eggs in another.
    Chicken marinating in buttermilk and spices for air fryer fried chicken
  3. Coat chicken: flour → egg → flour again.
    Chicken pieces dipped in flour and egg wash for crispy coating
  4. Spray air fryer basket with oil, arrange chicken.
  5. Air fry at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
    Seasoned chicken arranged in air fryer basket before cooking
  6. Check internal temp reaches 165°F, then serve hot.
    Crispy golden air fryer fried chicken ready to serve

Notes

Marinating longer = juicier chicken.
Use bone-in thighs for best flavor.
Don’t overcrowd basket — cook in batches.