Air Fryer Fried Chicken | Tip To BOOST The Flavor!

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.

Wash the chicken thoroughly.

Prepare the brine by mixing 8 cups of warm water, 3 tablespoons of kosher salt, 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder.

Whisk the brine mixture until combined.

Siphon off about half a cup of the brine water before adding the chicken.

Inject the brine solution into the chicken using an injector to enhance flavor and juiciness.

Let the chicken brine for at least 1/2 hour, or longer in the refrigerator if desired.

Drain off the brine water and pat the chicken dry with towels or paper towels.

In a container, mix 2 eggs with 1/4 cup of half and half.

Coat the dried chicken with a seasoning mixture before dipping it in the egg wash.

After the egg wash, return the chicken to the seasoning mixture and coat it again.

Lay the coated chicken out on a wire rack.

Use the siphoned brine water to spray the outside of the chicken to improve presentation and flavor.

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.

Place the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket, spaced out evenly.

Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes, then check the internal temperature, aiming for at least 160 degrees.

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