(Golden, Crunchy & Juicy Without Deep Frying!)
✨ Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken gives you that irresistible crunchy coating and juicy inside—without all the oil! Perfectly seasoned, super crispy, and healthier than traditional frying, it’s the ultimate easy comfort food made right at home.
⏱️ Details
Prep: 15 min (+ marination optional 1 hr)
Cook: 20–25 min
Total: ~40 min
Servings: 4
Kcal: 420 | Protein: 35g
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken:
4–6 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
🥛 Marinade:
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder (optional 🌶️)
Salt & black pepper
🌾 Coating:
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
🛢️ Extra:
Cooking spray or light oil
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate chicken
Mix buttermilk with spices
Add chicken and marinate at least 30–60 minutes (overnight for best flavor)
2️⃣ Prepare coating
Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices
3️⃣ Coat chicken
Remove chicken from marinade
Dredge in flour mixture, pressing to coat well
4️⃣ Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F)
Spray chicken lightly with oil
Cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway
5️⃣ Serve
Let rest a few minutes before serving
Enjoy hot and crispy 🍗🔥
😋 Flavor & Experience
Crunchy golden crust with juicy, flavorful chicken inside—this recipe delivers classic fried chicken taste with a lighter, healthier twist 🤤
