How to make Air Fryer Fried Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Start with 2 pounds of chicken legs, ensuring the skin is very dry for crunchiness.

In a bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder to create a rub.

Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs, ensuring they are well seasoned.

Prepare an egg wash with 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of Frank's hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/4 cup of water, mixing well.

Coat each chicken leg in self-rising flour, ensuring an even layer, then dip in the egg wash, and coat again in the flour for a final layer.

Place the coated chicken legs on a tray to avoid contact with the bottom to prevent sogginess.

Preheat the air fryer for at least 15 minutes to ensure it is very hot before cooking.

Arrange the chicken legs in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook 3 legs at a time in the 5.8-quart air fryer.

Brush the tops of the chicken legs with 1 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for added crunch.

Air fry at 380°F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

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