Transform your Saturday night into a delicious takeout experience with this Air Fryer KFC-style chicken recipe! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, this homemade version of fried chicken captures the essence of KFC but with a fraction of the oil and a lot more convenience. Ready in no time and packed with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for your fakeaway nights.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts, bone-in and skin-on)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, for extra kick)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Frying:
- Cooking spray (preferably olive oil or canola oil)