Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

from staysnatched.com
30 min

Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a traditional, Southern soul food recipe. This dish is quick to whip up, with less than 5 ingredients. The results are crispy, crunchy fried wings. You can use fresh or frozen chicken, and details include how long to cook and air fryer temperature.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2-3 pounds whole chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning (to taste)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • cooking oil (I use olive oil.)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken wings dry and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle with the buttermilk. For best results, cover and store the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours. This will tenderize the chicken. I typically marinate for an hour minimum, you can go up to overnight.

  2. 2

    Combine the flour, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to dredge the chicken. Stir and mix well.

  3. 3

    Dredge the chicken in the flour and seasonings. Ensure both sides of the chicken are fully coated. Use a spoon to get areas of the chicken wing that were missed.

  4. 4

    Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken wings to the air fryer. Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary. Spray the chicken with cooking oil.

  6. 6

    Cook for 20 minutes on 400 degrees. Stop and flip the chicken every 5 minutes, a total of 4 times. 

  7. 7

    Use a meat thermometer and ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Add additional time if you prefer the chicken is crisper.

  8. 8

    Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Cool before serving.