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Air fryer fried chicken is a healthier and tastier alternative to traditional fried chicken. and the air fryer is the best chicken fryer, you can use it for air fryer chicken tender or air fryer chicken legs
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AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN

Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken is what Air Fryers were created to do! Crunchy golden seasoned outside, and tender, juicy, full of flavor inside! This is how chicken was meant to be eaten.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken legs, air fryer chicken tender, air fryer fried chicken, chicken fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 35kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper chicken thighs and legs. In a medium sized bowl add the buttermilk and eggs and whisk. In another medium sized bowl add the flour, cajun, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Using tongs, dredge the chicken in the flour, then the buttermilk, and then lastly in the flour. Place in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 360 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Open the basket and spray any flour with the cooking spray. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5-10 minutes until 165 degrees and no longer pink.

Notes

Nutrition Amount
Serves: 4
Calories351kcal (18%)
Carbohydrates57g (19%)
Protein14g (28%)
Fat7g (11%)
Saturated Fat3g (15%)
Cholesterol95mg (32%)
Sodium743mg (31%)
Potassium346mg (10%)
Fiber3g (12%)
Sugar6g (7%)
Vitamin A1671IU (33%)
Calcium164mg (16%)
Iron4mg (22%)