Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Juicy chicken soaked in tangy buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour, then air-fried for a healthier take on classic fried chicken. The air fryer delivers a beautifully crispy crust with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 bone‑in chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 4 hours.
- Dredge in seasoned flour mixture.
- Spray chicken with oil and air‑fry at 380 °F for 20 minutes.
- Flip and cook 10 more minutes until crisp and cooked through.