Easy Air Fryer Crispy Fried Chicken that's Ready in 30 mins

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper alternative for a lighter batter.

Brine chicken thigh cutlets in a mixture of salt, your favourite spice mix, sugar, and water for a short time to make it juicy.

In a bowl, combine all purpose flour, corn starch, salt, your favourite spice mix, black pepper, and baking powder.

Mix the flour mixture until it reaches a crumbly texture, ensuring to create craggy bits for crunchiness.

Add water, egg, and honey to the flour mixture and mix until combined.

Generously spray olive oil on the chicken cutlets to prevent dryness and enhance caramelization.

Preheat air fryer to 200℃ (392℉).

Coat the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.

Place chicken cutlets skin side up in the air fryer basket.

Cook at 200℃ (392℉) for 20 minutes without flipping to maintain skin crispiness.

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

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