Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken, about 10 pieces
For the brine:
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
For breading the chicken:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 oz cooking spray
Directions
Mix the smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, buttermilk, and egg in a large bowl.
Place chicken in the bowl and mix until all of the chicken is covered. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the chicken. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
Preheat your air-fryer to 300°F. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Remove one piece of chicken from the brine, shake off the excess brine, and dredge it in the flour mixture. Set it aside and repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
Spray cooking oil in your air fryer basket until it is completely covered. Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer, making sure no pieces overlap. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking oil until thoroughly covered. Cook for 20 minutes at 300°F.
Carefully flip the chicken pieces so as not to destroy the crust. Spray the top surface of the chicken again with cooking oil until thoroughly covered.
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes at 400°F, or until chicken skin is crispy and golden and the internal temperature is 160°F. Insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken without touching the bone. Then try not to eat that crispy skin before serving. Forgive yourself if you fail miserably!
