Here’s a simple and delicious KFC-Style Chicken in the Air Fryer recipe — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor! 🍗✨
KFC Chicken in the Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Cooking spray or a little oil
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor). - Prepare the Coating:
In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and thyme. - Coat the Chicken:
Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off the excess, and coat each piece evenly in the flour mixture.
For extra crispiness, dip again in buttermilk and recoat in flour. - Preheat Air Fryer:
Set your air fryer to 180°C (360°F) for 5 minutes. - Air Fry the Chicken:
Spray the basket with a little oil.
Place the chicken pieces in a single layer (do not overcrowd).
Air fry for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway and lightly spraying with oil again, until golden and crispy. - Serve:
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with fries, coleslaw, or your favorite dipping sauce!
Tips:
- If your air fryer is small, cook in batches for even crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer — internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
- You can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking (about 18–20 minutes).
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