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
Equipment
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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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