Air Fried Chicken Recipe | Chicken Recipe in Air Fryer | How to Make Chicken in Air Fryer

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.

Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, baking powder, and cayenne pepper.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off.

Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil spray.

Place coated chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Spray the tops of the chicken pieces with oil spray for extra crispiness.

Air fry chicken for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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