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tasty kfc style fried chicken recipe

Recipe by
T H
Anywhere, AL

This was the first time I did fried chicken in an air fryer and it turned out so much better than I anticipated! You could you whatever your favorite parts of the chicken are with this recipe. So tasty, crispy, and yet moist!

yield 4 -8
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 18 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For tasty kfc style fried chicken recipe

  • 1 pkg
    6 chicken thighs
  • 1 pkg
    6 chicken legs
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 c
    white flour
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 4 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground ginger
  • 3 Tbsp
    white pepper

How To Make tasty kfc style fried chicken recipe

  • 1
    Merinade chicken pieces in buttermilk for 1 hour or overnight in fridge in a large ziplock baggie.
  • 2
    Pour flour into a large bowl, combine spices in a separate bowl, pour spices in with flour and stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • 3
    Take individual pieces of chicken out of marinade and turn over in flour and spice mixture to coat entire piece. Each side should be coated 7 times so rotate and dip each piece of chicken in the mixture a total of 14 times.
  • 4
    Place coated pieces of chicken in the air fryer basket with enough space around each piece of chicken so that air can get all around it.
  • 5
    Place air fryer at 360 degrees and cook for 18-22 minutes. Check after 9 minutes and flip the pieces, check again in 9 minutes and test internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • 6
    Make sure you reach 165 degrees in internal temperature with your meat thermometer. Smaller pieces may need to be taken out at 18 minutes, while larger pieces may need a few more minutes of cooking time. Let your thermometer be the judge. Using a 7 quart Air Fryer you can do about 4 large pieces of chicken at a time or 6 smaller pieces. Enjoy!

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