Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them.
- Ensure the chicken is fully coated in the buttermilk.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize the meat.
. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
. Prepare the Coating Mixture:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients well to create a seasoned coating for the chicken.
. Coat the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
. Air Fry the Chicken:
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Spray the tops of the chicken pieces with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
. Check for Doneness:
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- The chicken should be golden brown and crispy on the outside.
. Serve:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the air fryer fried chicken with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Enjoy your crispy and flavorful air fryer fried chicken!
