Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken is made with chicken pieces, buttermilk, hot sauce, flour; air fry at 380°F for 22 minutes to serve 4. 360 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Soak chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- 2
Mix flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
- 3
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, pressing firmly. For extra crunch, dip back in buttermilk and dredge again.
- 4
Spray generously with oil. Air fry at 380°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 175°F internal for dark meat.
- 5
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: The buttermilk soak is what makes fried chicken special — it tenderizes and flavors the meat. Cornstarch in the flour creates extra crunch. Double-dredging is worth the effort. Let the coating set 10 minutes before cooking.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 22 minutes vs ~40 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 360 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Buttermilk Fried Chicken at 380°F for 22 minutes. The buttermilk soak is what makes fried chicken special — it tenderizes and flavors the meat. Cornstarch in the flour creates extra crunch. Double-dredging is worth the effort. Let the coating set 10 minutes before cooking.
You need: 2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings), 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne. This recipe serves 4 with 360 calories per serving.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken takes 22 minutes total at 380°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 22 minutes at 380°F.
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