Marinated in buttermilk, then coated in seasoned flour and air fried to golden brown perfection, this fried chicken is succulent, moist, and perfectly crunchy. Drizzle hot honey on top for a sweet and spicy bite!
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 40 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk (480 mL)
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 lb chicken drumstick (455 g)
1 cup all purpose flour (125 g)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder,
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
honey, hot, for serving
Nutrition Info
Calories 409
Fat 14g
Carbs 34g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 6g
Protein 31g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the chicken drumsticks and turn to coat, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
2. Step
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining teaspoon of salt, remaining teaspoon of pepper, the paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
3. Step
Remove a drumstick from the marinade and coat in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken in the eggs, then back into the flour. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks.
4. Step
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200˚C). Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
5. Step
Set 2 drumsticks in the air fryer, making sure they aren’t touching, and cook until light golden, 12 minutes. Flip the chicken over and continue cooking until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C),about 12 minutes more. If you see any dry, floury spots showing, spray with cooking spray and cook for 1 more minute. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
