Air Fried Chicken

The air fryer cooks by circulating hot air around the food, so you can enjoy crispy, crunchy fried chicken without all the oil.


SERVINGS

2

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

25 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    chicken thighs
  • 2
    chicken legs
  • 1
    cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1
    tablespoon salt, divided
  • 1/2
    cup buttermilk
  • 1
    egg
  • Cooking spray

For the seasoning mixture:

  • 1
    tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2
    teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4
    teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1
    teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1
    tablespoon L&B Ancho Powder
  • 1
    tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2
    teaspoon onion powder
  • 1
    teaspoon thyme
  • 1
    tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2
    teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1
    tablespoon salt
  • 1
    teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Tip: If you’re in a hurry, you can substitute L&B Signature Barbecue Seasoning.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, season chicken with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture. Reserve the rest of the seasoning for later use. It’s delicious on grilled chicken or steak!

  3. 3

    Combine ½ cup flour and ½ tablespoon salt in a large plastic baggie. Add chicken and shake to coat.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.

  5. 5

    Remove seasoned chicken from the baggie and dip in the buttermilk mixture to coat.

  6. 6

    Add another ½ cup flour and ½ tablespoon salt to the baggie; return chicken to the baggie and shake to coat a second time.

  7. 7

    Remove chicken from baggie, shake off excess flour and set in air fryer tray. Lightly coat the chicken with cooking spray to cover all the flour.

  8. 8

    Cook at 400 F for 12 minutes. Turn and cook for another 12 minutes. Remove from air fryer and serve hot.