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Buttermilk Fried Chicken in the air fryer
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer

Make what Air Fryers are famous for, Air Fryer Fried Chicken! Delicious buttermilk marinated chicken with less guilt.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Resting time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken recipe, crispy, easy air fryer recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590kcal

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • cup hot sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on, chicken pieces (you should have a whole chicken broken down into 8 pieces)

For the Breading:

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 2 Tablespoons seasoned salt
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, seasoned salt, and soy sauce into a large bowl. Whisk everything until fully combined and then transfer to a gallon Ziploc bag.
  • Use a paper towel to completely dry the chicken pieces and then transfer them to the Ziploc bag with the marinade.
  • Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Whisk the flour and seasoned salt together in a shallow bowl.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces from the marinade into the flour and dredge each piece with the flour thoroughly. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes with the flour coating to make sure it adheres and does not come off when cooking.
  • Place the chicken pieces into the air fryer and cook for 9-15 minutes on one side and then 9-15 minutes on the other side. Spray generously with cooking oil halfway through to create a crispier outside.
  • Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit which indicates it is fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken from the air fryer and then plate and serve.

Notes

The chicken pieces will be different sizes if you are breaking down a whole chicken. Put similar sized pieces of chicken into the air fryer and work in batches. You may not need to cook the smaller pieces for the entire 15 minutes or each side (start with 9 minutes/side for the smaller pieces and work your way up as needed).

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 7876mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg