Air Fryer Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS:-

  • 2 lb. 
  • Bone-in skin-on chicken pieces (mix of cuts)2 c. 
  • Buttermilk 1/2 c. 
  • Hot Sauce 3 tsp. 
  • Kosher salt,( divided) 2 c. 
  • All-purpose Flour 1 tsp. 
  • Garlic powder 1 tsp. 
  • Onion powder 1/2 tsp. 
  • Oregano 1/2 tsp. 
  • Freshly Ground Black-Pepper 1/4 tsp. 
  • Cayenne Pepper

PROCESS:-

Step 1:- Trim chicken of excess fat and place in a large bowl. In a medium bowl combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons salt. 

Step 2:- Pour mixture over chicken, making sure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. 

Step 3:- In a shallow bowl or pie dish, combine flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and seasonings. Working one at a time, remove chicken from buttermilk, shaking off excess buttermilk. Place in flour mixture, turning to coat. 

Step 4:- Place coated chicken in basket of air fryer, working in batches as necessary to not overcrowd basket. Cook at 400° until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

Repeat with remaining chicken.