Air Fryer Cracker Barrel Southern Fried Chicken
Description
Make this recipe at home, with my Copycat Cracker Barrel Southern Fried Chicken, in the air fryer!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken pieces, preferably thighs or drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk with hot sauce (if using). Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then submerge them in the buttermilk mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
- Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray. Cook for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove from the air fryer and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 844mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 4mg