Cooking method:
Ninja® Air Fryer
- Prep time: 7 mins
- Total time: 27 mins
- Skill medium
- Serves 4 people
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This recipe will give you juicy and crispy chicken that will wow your friends and family!
Utensils required
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Wheat
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 6 chicken pieces, drumsticks, breasts, and thighs, patted dry
- Cooking oil spray
Cooking mode
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Method
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Step 1
In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Step 2
In another bowl, beat the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
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Step 3
In a third bowl, stir together the olive oil and bread crumbs until mixed.
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Step 4
Dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs to coat, and finally press into the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs firmly onto the chicken skin.
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Step 5
Insert the crisper plate into the basket and the basket into the unit. Preheat the unit by selecting AIR FRY, setting the temperature to 375°F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
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Step 6
Once the unit is preheated, spray the crisper plate with cooking oil. Place the chicken into the basket.
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Step 7
Select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 375°F, and set the time to 25 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.