Here’s a crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe that gives you crunchy outside and juicy inside—similar to Fried Chicken but with much less oil.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Ingredients
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6–8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or wings)
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Cooking oil spray
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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Place chicken in a bowl.
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Pour buttermilk over it.
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Cover and refrigerate 2–4 hours (overnight is best).
This keeps the chicken tender and flavorful.
2. Prepare the Coating
In another bowl mix:
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Flour
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Paprika
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Oregano
3. Coat the Chicken
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Remove chicken from buttermilk.
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Dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
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Press the flour well onto the chicken for a thick coating.
4. Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
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Place chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer.
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Lightly spray with cooking oil.
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Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Chicken should reach 75°C (165°F) inside.
5. Serve
Let it rest 3–5 minutes, then serve hot with:
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Fries
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Coleslaw
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Garlic dip
✅ Extra Crispy Tip
After coating, spray a little oil on the flour coating before air frying. This helps create a golden, crispy crust.
If you want, I can also show you:
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The famous 11-spice seasoning used in KFC-style chicken
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Super crispy air fryer chicken wings recipe
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Air fryer spicy Nashville hot chicken