Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Step 1

Wash and dry chicken pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper.

Step 3

In another large bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt.

Step 4

Spray the air fryer basket with a little bit of oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom.

Step 5

Dip a chicken piece into the flour mixture. Tap off any excess flour.

Step 6

Dip the piece into the buttermilk mixture. Let excess buttermilk drip back into the bowl.

Step 7

Dip the chicken into the flour again. A light coating of flour is best.

Step 8

Put the chicken in the air fryer basket. Then repeat steps 5-8 until the basket is full. Do not stack the chicken and make sure there is room for the air to circulate.

Step 9

Spray the chicken with oil to coat the topside.

Step 10

Air fry the chicken at 370 F for 15-20 minutes.

Step 11

Check the chicken. If there is any visible flour on the chicken spray it with a little more oil.

Step 12

Then flip the chicken with tongs and spray it with more oil.

Step 13

Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until it is golden brown.

Step 14

Test the temperature with an instant read thermometer and make sure it has reached 185 F for legs and thighs or 165 F for chicken breasts.

Step 15

Once the chicken is done make another batch if necessary.