This air fryer KFC chicken recipe is even better than the original! Say goodbye to takeout and hello to this copycat KFC copycat recipe!
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 8 pieces chicken, thighs, breasts, wings, or legs
Seasoning Mix:
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix the eggs and buttermilk, whisk to combine.
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In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, celery salt, pepper, mustard, ginger, thyme, basil, and oregano. Whisk to combine.
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Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
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Dip your chicken into the buttermilk mixture, let any excess drip off.
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Then place the chicken into the flour mixture and press the flour onto the chicken to make sure it sticks. Shake off any excess.
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Spray the basket with olive oil, and then place the chicken into the basket. Generously spray your chicken with cooking spray. Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying with more cooking spray.
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Chicken is done with it reaches 165 degrees F, and the outside is golden brown.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
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Air Fryer
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1216mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
