Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer Fried Chicken is a game changer. Enjoy crispy fried chicken without all of the work or fat. It’s delicious and really simple.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

This easy to make fried chicken recipe is our favorite way to enjoy crispy fried chicken. I never liked standing over the stove frying chicken and it definitely wasn’t healthy. Now, thanks to the air fryer, we have a healthier alternative that is just as tasty.

Plus, is is really simple to make. The entire process is quick and simple. Everyone can enjoy fried chicken without the work.

Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe! 

We made Air fryer chicken wings the other day and everyone said they were amazing. So, I thought I would try air fryer fried chicken and it definitely did not disappoint.

You will need an air fryer to make this delicious air fryer fried chicken recipe.

Have you tried using an air fryer yet?  I was hesitate to try it as I thought surely it can’t be as good as a traditional fryer but I think it might be even better!  Now I love cooking in the air fryer.

Do air fryers make food crispy?

Essentially, the air fryer moves air quickly over food similar to broiling it in an oven that it gives the food a similar tastes to food that has been fried in oil. It is crispy and delicious without all of the oil!

The air fryer doesn’t require a large amount of oil like a traditional fryer requires so foods cooked in the air fryer generally have less calories and less fat than fried foods.

Ingredients needed for air fryer fried chicken:

• skin on chicken, legs and thighs
• buttermilk
• large eggs
• salt
• black pepper
• Coating
  all-purpose flour
  garlic powder
  seasoned salt
  paprika
  onion powder
  black pepper
  salt
  Oil for spraying chicken – vegetable, canola or olive oil

How to make the best air fryer fried chicken:

First, wash and dry chicken and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper until well combined.

In another large bowl, whisk together flour, and seasonings.

Coat chicken with flour mixture. Next, dip in buttermilk mixture.

Then repeat in flour mixture.

Place chicken in air fryer basket, spray basket with oil and leave room around each piece to allow air to flow.

Spray chicken with oil. Cook at 370 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

Turn chicken over and spray with more oil. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden.

Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve immediately.

Store leftovers in refrigerator in airtight container.

Notes
Cooking times will vary between air fryers so closely monitor your cook time and temperature.

What to serve with air fryer chicken?

Fried chicken is great with this easy coleslaw recipe and baked beans. Lazy day crockpot baked beans are super easy and a favorite around here. We also like these quick and easy baked beans or Easy Cream Corn Recipe

Traditional potato salad or German potato salad also go great with friend chicken.

How to store leftovers

Leftovers will stay fresh in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. See Leftover Fried Chicken Recipes for ideas on how to use leftovers.

Try air fryer fried chicken drumsticks.

You don’t have to only use chicken breasts. You can use drumsticks, chicken wings, chicken thighs or any chicken pieces that you prefer.

We are all about using what we have or what is on sale at the grocery store. All of our family prefers different things so we often use the air fryer to make a variety of chicken.

Print the recipe for fried chicken in air fryer below:

Air fryer bacon recipe takes just minutes to make and you can enjoy crispy and delicious bacon.

Try these other easy air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
• Brussel sprouts in air fryer
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
• Easy Air fryer hard boiled eggs