Instant Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt maintains tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra cost.

Sprinkle chicken drumsticks with about 1 tablespoon of gobo seasoning and 2 pinches of salt, then mix to coat.

Prepare the seasoning mix by combining 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Larry's seasoning salt in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl, create the egg wash by whisking together 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 teaspoons of salt, and a heaping teaspoon of the seasoning mix.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup and 1/2 of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, and the remaining seasoning mix, whisking well to ensure the flour is well-seasoned.

Dredge the chicken drumsticks in the seasoned flour, tapping off excess flour before moving to the egg wash.

Coat the chicken drumsticks in the egg wash, ensuring they are well-coated.

Place the coated chicken on a baking rack set over a sheet pan to rest before cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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