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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe | No Buttermilk Needed

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe | No Buttermilk Needed

5 from 3 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Impress your family or guests with this easy-to-follow guide to make a healthier fried chicken without buttermilk or excess oil. Try it out for dinner tonight.

Ingredients 

  • Chicken pieces, such as chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, bone-in chicken, boneless chicken thighs, boneless chicken breasts, chicken legs or wings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil for misting

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Roll each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure even coating and removing excess flour.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  • Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for proper air circulation.
  • Lightly mist the chicken with cooking spray or apply a thin layer of oil with an oil mister. You need to coat all of the flour mixutre with oil, or brush the coating with olive oil.
  • Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for a cook time of about 20-25 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through. The chicken should be golden brown and crispy.
  • To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Once the cook time is up and the chicken is cooked to perfection, remove it from the air fryer and place chicken on a plate to let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg