You Won't Believe This Air Fried Chicken Recipe | CalmDo Air Fryer | Air Fried Chicken | Episode 266

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt adds tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot powder is a natural thickener with similar properties.

oil spray

🥗Healthier: olive oil spray

💰Cheaper: cooking oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while maintaining crispiness.

Introduce the CalmDo air fryer and its features.

Prepare the flour mixture by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch.

Add 1 teaspoon each of salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the flour mixture.

Taste the flour mixture to ensure it is well-seasoned.

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into 9 pieces and marinating it in 4.5 cups of buttermilk, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of hot sauce for 24 hours.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the marinade mixture.

Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage and removing excess drips.

Spray the tops of the coated chicken pieces generously with olive oil cooking spray.

Place the chicken in the air fryer, ensuring there is space between pieces.

Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through and spraying the other side with cooking spray.

Cook for a total of about 35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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