Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken is SO delicious and doesn't have to cook in any oil! It is crunchy and golden on the outside, and tender, juicy, and full of flavor inside! This is how the chicken was meant to be eaten.
Servings: 4 Pieces of Chicken
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Salt and pepper chicken thighs and legs. In a medium sized bowl add the buttermilk and eggs and whisk. In another medium sized bowl add the flour, cajun, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook at 360 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Open the basket and spray any flour with the cooking spray. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5-10 minutes until 165 degrees and no longer pink.
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Notes
Originally Posted on January 13, 2021
Updated on August 6, 2024
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1671IU | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg
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