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Air Fryer KFC-Style Fried Chicken Recipe 1

Air Fryer KFC-Style Fried Chicken Recipe

Allan
Crispy, juicy, and seasoned to perfection, this Air Fryer KFC-Style Fried Chicken gives you the comfort food you crave with less oil and mess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Air fryer recipe, American, Comfort food
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne optional
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk + salt (30 min or overnight).
  • Mix flour + spices in a bowl.
  • Set dredging stations (egg wash + flour).
  • Coat chicken: flour → egg → flour again.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Spray basket + chicken with oil. Cook 10 min. Flip, spray again.
  • Cook 12–15 min more until 165°F internal temp.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.