Air Fryer KFC-Style Chicken
Air Fryer KFC-Style Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 4 chicken pieces, various cuts like drumsticks and thighs
- 600 ml buttermilk
For the KFC-Style Coating
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Take a mixing bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk, ensuring they are well-covered. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: plain flour, salt, black pepper, white pepper, celery salt, dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder, dried oregano, mustard powder, paprika, powdered ginger, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. One by one, transfer each chicken piece from the buttermilk directly into the dry spice and flour mixture. Thoroughly coat each piece of chicken, ensuring a thick, even crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the coated chicken pieces into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Set the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius and cook for 25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180
- 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy chicken from the air fryer. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer KFC-Style Chicken
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 4 chicken pieces, various cuts like drumsticks and thighs
- 600 ml buttermilk
For the KFC-Style Coating
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Take a mixing bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk, ensuring they are well-covered. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: plain flour, salt, black pepper, white pepper, celery salt, dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder, dried oregano, mustard powder, paprika, powdered ginger, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. One by one, transfer each chicken piece from the buttermilk directly into the dry spice and flour mixture. Thoroughly coat each piece of chicken, ensuring a thick, even crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the coated chicken pieces into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Set the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius and cook for 25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180 - 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy chicken from the air fryer. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken.