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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; cooking spray

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40 min4320 cal

Ultra-crispy, juicy chicken made in the air fryer with a fraction of the oil. The hot circulating air creates an incredibly crunchy coating while keeping the inside perfectly moist. This recipe uses a buttermilk soak and seasoned flour dredge for authentic fried-chicken flavour without the deep fryer.

Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories320 kcal

Protein34 g

Fat14 g

Carbs16 g

Fiber0 g

Sugar1 g

Sodium620 mg

Pro Tips

💡Don't overcrowd the basket — air needs to circulate.
💡Flip halfway for even crispiness.
💡The buttermilk soak tenderizes the chicken.
💡Spray with oil for a crunchier result.

Variations

🔄Nashville hot: toss in cayenne-butter after frying.
🔄Korean-style: toss in gochujang sauce.
🔄Use boneless thighs for chicken tenders.
🔄Add cornstarch to the flour for extra crunch.

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

Soak in buttermilk

Dredge

Air fry

Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

Pro Tips

Variations

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