Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil for misting
Instructions
- Marinate: In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Coating: In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, cayenne, and pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, pressing to coat.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 380°F and lightly oil the basket.
- Arrange: Place chicken in basket in a single layer. Spray tops with oil.
- Air Fry: Cook at 380°F for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Rest: Let cooked chicken rest on a rack or paper towels for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
- Use a food thermometer to check internal temp (165°F).
- Spray oil helps achieve a crispy crust without deep frying.
- For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
