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Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is the perfect chicken dinner recipe where you'll learn how to make the best Air Fryer fried chicken that's golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and full of flavour! This is a healthier alternative to deep fried chicken without compromising the crunch or taste and without all the hot oil and grease!
Servings: 0
Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

  • Chicken Seasoning
  • 6-7 Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Pieces
  • 1 tsp All-Purpose Seasoning or Seasoning Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper more to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • Breading
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 3 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper more or less to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt more or less to taste
  • 1 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • Egg Wash
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 tbsp Milk or Buttermilk

Instructions

  • Prepare chicken, pat dry with paper towels and set aside. In small bowl combine chicken seasonings; taste test for desired level of salt. Season chicken generously, until well coated and set aside to marinate for at least an hour to overnight. Overnight is recommended.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together breading ingredients. This is a key step; ensure your flour mixture is well seasoned. Add more seasoning (italian seasoning, all purpose/seasoning salt as needed).
  • In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, and milk until combined.
  • Carefully pat dry chicken (the seasoning should still stick), dredge or lightly coat the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess in a brown paper bag or plastic bag. Repeat for all chicken pieces, then transfer to a lined sheet pan with a wired rack and let rest for 5-7 minutes. Then, dip in egg mixture to coat, shake of excess, and dredge (lightly coat) chicken again in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess in a brown paper bag or plastic bag. Transfer back to the wired rack and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Generously spray or carefully brush chicken with a neutral cooking oil ensuring all the flour is coated with oil. Place chicken in a preheated, and gently oiled air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook for 18-25 minutes on 375°F (190°C), flipping at the halfway point.
  • Remove once cooked through or an internal temp of 165°F (75°C) is reached at minimum - see notes section. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Check chicken doneness when a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached. Note, a temp of 180-185°F (82-85°C) is a widely accepted temp for chicken thigh doneness.