Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pounds chicken wings
For the Dry Seasoning and Coating
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Wet Batter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 egg
Other
- as needed oil, for spraying
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly using paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispier skin.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large bowl with the dried chicken wings, add the dry seasoning mixture: 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix the chicken wings thoroughly to ensure they are well coated with the seasoning blend. Use your hands to get an even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to the seasoned chicken in the same bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Mix again until the chicken is fully coated with the flour mixture. Ensure there are no dry patches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 1 egg to create the wet batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Dip the coated chicken wings into the wet mixture, ensuring each wing is fully covered. Allow any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Return the wet chicken wings to the dry flour mixture and coat them completely for a double coating. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to ensure good adhesion.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Place the double-coated chicken wings on a wire rack to allow the coating to set slightly while you prepare the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Spray the chicken wings generously with oil. This helps achieve a crispy, golden-brown finish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 12
Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 20 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 13
After the initial 20 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 425°F (218°C) and air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 14
Remove the fried chicken wings from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
For the Chicken
- 4 pounds chicken wings
For the Dry Seasoning and Coating
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Wet Batter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 egg
Other
- as needed oil, for spraying
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly using paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispier skin.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large bowl with the dried chicken wings, add the dry seasoning mixture: 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix the chicken wings thoroughly to ensure they are well coated with the seasoning blend. Use your hands to get an even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to the seasoned chicken in the same bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Mix again until the chicken is fully coated with the flour mixture. Ensure there are no dry patches.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 1 egg to create the wet batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Dip the coated chicken wings into the wet mixture, ensuring each wing is fully covered. Allow any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Return the wet chicken wings to the dry flour mixture and coat them completely for a double coating. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to ensure good adhesion.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Place the double-coated chicken wings on a wire rack to allow the coating to set slightly while you prepare the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Spray the chicken wings generously with oil. This helps achieve a crispy, golden-brown finish.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 12
Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 20 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 13
After the initial 20 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 425°F (218°C) and air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 14
Remove the fried chicken wings from the air fryer and serve immediately.