Let's make Chicken in an Air Fryer: Cooking with Love with Mary

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper alternative for a lighter batter.

Wash hands before handling chicken.

Pull back the skin on the chicken pieces to season underneath.

Apply yellow mustard to the chicken.

Sprinkle seasoned meat tenderizer, black pepper, and onion powder onto the chicken.

Put on gloves and massage the seasonings into the chicken.

Pour chicken fry batter mix into a container.

Shake the chicken pieces in the batter mix to coat them evenly.

Place a paper towel under the rack to catch any mess.

Spray the coated chicken with olive oil spray to help it crisp up.

Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 38-45 minutes, checking for doneness.

Check the chicken halfway through cooking to see how it's browning.

Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F before removing from the air fryer.

Show the finished chicken, highlighting its golden brown appearance.

Cooking Techniques

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