Easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe | Masterbuilt 20 Quart 7-in-1 Outdoor Air Fryer | AMAZING

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken thighs and legs in buttermilk for approximately 18 hours.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess liquid drip off.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; mix well.

Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated, banging off excess flour to avoid lumps.

In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons of water to loosen them up.

Dip the floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture for double dipping.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) on the air fryer setting.

Place two chicken pieces in each basket of the air fryer and cook for approximately 20 minutes before checking.

After 20 minutes, increase the temperature to 425°F (218°C) and spray the chicken with duck fat for better browning.

Cook for a total of 35-40 minutes, checking the chicken for doneness and browning.

Prepare cheddar biscuits by mixing 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, and 1/2 cup of buttermilk, along with extra sharp cheddar cheese.

After 20-22 minutes of cooking the chicken, place the cheddar biscuits in the air fryer for about 10 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should be cooked through and browned.

Let the chicken rest before serving.

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