Ultimate Air Fryer “KFC-Style” Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs (900g) bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)
Buttermilk Marinade:
2 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Seasoned Flour Coating:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking oil spray
Instructions
Marinate: In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Submerge the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness).
Mix Coating: In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together all of the seasoned flour ingredients until completely combined.
Bread the Chicken: Lift each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
Press firmly into the seasoned flour mixture until thoroughly coated on all sides. Place on a wire rack and let rest for 10–15 minutes so the coating sticks.
