I absolutely love using my air fryer for cooking up some delicious meals without all the oil and mess. And let me tell you, these two air fryer chicken recipes are absolute game changers. So let’s get to it!
Air Fryer Southern-Style Fried Chicken
This recipe for Southern-style fried chicken in the air fryer is a must-try. It’s crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Olive oil cooking spray
In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
Place the pieces in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Spray with olive oil cooking spray. Cook at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken
Yes, you read that right. This recipe is for a whole roasted chicken in the air fryer. And let me tell you, it is incredibly moist and flavorful. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 whole chicken
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Mix together the olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including inside the cavity.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Cook at 350°F for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve with your favorite side dishes for a delicious and healthy meal.
I hope you enjoy these air fryer chicken recipes as much as I do. They are a healthier and more convenient way to cook up some classic favorites without sacrificing on taste. Try them out and let me know what you think!
