10/10 Air Fryer Chicken, the only method you need to know

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

Whole chicken can be more economical.

Mix together cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, table salt, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.

Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken to dry brine it, ensuring every nook and cranny is covered.

In a separate bowl, add buttermilk and the chicken, stirring to coat well. Add a tablespoon of the spice mixture to the buttermilk for a thicker bind.

Cover the chicken and place it in the fridge to marinate for as long as possible.

Prepare the dredge by mixing plain flour, corn flour, rice flour, and crushed instant ramen (including the spice packets).

In another bowl, crack open 2 eggs and whisk them with a touch of water to loosen the mixture.

Pour the egg mixture into the buttermilk and chicken, mixing to coat well.

Dip the chicken into the flour dredge, coating it thoroughly, and place it on a tray.

Preheat the air fryer and spray the basket with avocado oil spray.

Arrange the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.

Cook at 180°C for 12 minutes, then turn the chicken, spray with more oil, and cook for an additional 8 minutes until golden brown.

Check the temperature of the chicken and season with salt after cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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