About
Why is No-Fuss Fried Chicken no fuss? Because it is simply marinated in an easy but delicious buttermilk brine with fantastic spices. Then it's simply breaded so the result is crunchy and juicy. And then No-Fuss Fried Chicken is air-fried, so no need to mess about with hot oil! Savory, crispy fried chicken can be yours without a lick of stress!
Ingredients
- For the brine:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 (3-pound) whole chicken, butchered into 10 pieces
- For the breading:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- cooking spray, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the smoked paprika, the black pepper, 2 teaspoons of the garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of the onion powder, the oregano, the cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of the salt, the buttermilk, and the egg and whisk to combine.
Step 2 -Add the chicken pieces to the brine and mix until they are covered.
Step 3 -Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the chicken pieces.
Step 4 -Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Step 5 -Preheat the air fry to 300 degrees F.
Step 6 -In a large bowl, add the flour, the cornstarch, the baking powder, the remaining salt, the remaining onion powder, and the remaining garlic powder and mix to combine.
Step 7 -Working with 1 piece of the chicken at a time, transfer the chicken from the brine and shake off the excess.
Step 8 -Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
Step 9 -Transfer the coated chicken to a plate and repeat until all of the chicken pieces are breaded.
Step 10 -Coat the air fryer basket completely with cooking spray.
Step 11 -Add the chicken to the air fryer basket, making sure no pieces overlap. You may need to cook in batches.
Step 12 -Spray the tops of the chicken pieces with the cooking spray until they are thoroughly coated.
Step 13 -Air fry the chicken for 20 minutes.
Step 14 -Carefully flip the chicken and spray the tops with the cooking spray until thoroughly covered.
Step 15 -Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F and cook the chicken until the breading is golden and the biggest piece of chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 16 -Serve.
