Go Back
–+ servings
Ninja Foodi Fried Chicken

Ninja Foodi Fried Chicken

4.55 from 11 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

If you're looking for an easy yet flavorful spin on fried chicken, the Ninja Foodi is here to save the day! This versatile multi-cooker can create a crispy and crunchy coating with minimal effort. So gather your ingredients, fire up that Ninja Foodi—it's time to learn how to make some delicious Ninja Foodi Fried Chicken!

Ingredients 

Fried Chicken Brine:

  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk, see recipe below for buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce

Seasoning Mix/Seasoning Blend:

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

Chicken:

  • 2-3 pounds chicken, drumsticks, legs, breast or wings

Flour Mixture:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Other:

  • 1/8 cup olive oil, or cooking spray

Instructions

  • Start by using a paper towel, and dry the chicken.
  • Add the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Add the hot sauce and buttermilk to a large bowl, and mix well until combined. Add in half of the seasonings.
  • Pour your buttermilk mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, then place the chicken in the bag. Let soak for about 1-2 hours or even overnight.
  • Add the cornstarch, baking powder, and the rest of the seasoning mix in a large bowl, and mix well. Remove the piece of chicken from the brine, drain, add your chicken legs, and coat the chicken. Finish breading the chicken, and set them on a wire rack or baking sheet.
  • Then recoat the chicken with the brine and then dredge the chicken again in the flour mixture.
  • Preheat the Ninja Foodi to 360 degrees F, place the chicken onto the trivet or the bottom of the air fryer, and then add the lid to the Ninja Foodi; set the cooking time for 20 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process. For the best results, brush the chicken's coating with olive oil, or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Remove when the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, using a meat thermometer.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce or with additional seasonings

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi, Crisp Basket, and Crisp Lid

Notes

How To Make Buttermilk:
  • 1.5 cups of milk with 1.5 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 1212mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 598IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg