Description
This recipe teaches you how to make crispy KFC-style chicken using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: airfryer kfc chicken, crispy chicken, air fryer recipe