Description
Crispy Air Fryer Hot Chicken is a delicious and spicy dish that combines the crunch of fried chicken with the convenience of air frying, making it a healthier option without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken in a single layer.
- Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Hot Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe