How to Make Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Is it possible to make fried chicken diabetes-friendly? Absolutely! Especially if you have an air fryer. This small appliance “fries” food with hot circulating air, so you can create the crispy, crunchy exterior or frying with a fraction of the fat and calories from traditional deep frying. This recipe creates juicy, flavorful fried chicken by marinating the chicken in buttermilk, then coating it in a cornflake crust. Then the air fryer works its magic and delivers this fried chicken that’s crispy, tender, and loaded with flavor! Top this chicken with a reduced-fat Creamy Gravy and pair with a side of Southern Collard Greens for the ultimate southern comfort meal!
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Watch How to Make Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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25 min prep time
15 mintues cook time
4servings
1 (4 ozs) piece of chicken
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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In a small, deep bowl, stir together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture. Allow to stand 15 minutes.
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Place the cornflakes into the work bowl of a food processor. Process until coarse crumbs form. Add the cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper and pulse until evenly mixed. Pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl. (if you don’t have a food processor, you can crush the cornflakes in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.)
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Drain the chicken, allowing the excess buttermilk to drip back into bowl. Coat the chicken pieces evenly in the cornflake mixture. Place the coated chicken pieces on a wire rack.
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Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Spray with nonstick cooking spray for 2 seconds (do not crowd the chicken; cook in batches if all the chicken doesn’t fit). Set the temperature to 375°F and air fry for 7 minutes.
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Turn the chicken pieces. Air fry for an additional 7–10 minutes or until the chicken is done and a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 (4 ozs) piece of chicken
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Amount per serving
Calories
160
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3.5g
4%-
Saturated Fat
0.8g
4% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
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Cholesterol
65mg
22% -
Sodium
190mg
8% -
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%-
Dietary Fiber
1g
4% -
Total Sugars
0g
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Dietary Fiber
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Protein
24g
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Potassium
230mg
5%