Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 56 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup Buttermilk; 1½ lb Chicken Thigh; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 12½ oz Cabbage; 1 Carrot; ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 14 oz Corn

By Eatpace

Buttermilk-marinated chicken thighs get a seasoned flour crust in the air fryer, with warm corn and crisp slaw on the side. Boneless thighs cook in two batches while you prepare the sides.

Total: 56 min; 25 prep · 31 cook
Serves: 4; Scale it below
Calories: 553; kcal per serving
Protein: 43g; per serving

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Air-fried chicken pieces with corn and cabbage slaw on a plate.

56 min

Method

7 steps 25 min prep · 31 min cook

Prep

Step 1. Combine Buttermilk, Chicken Thigh, and half the Salt in a bowl. Refrigerate while you make the slaw, at least 20 minutes.
Step 2. Mix Mayonnaise and Apple Cider Vinegar in a bowl. Toss with Cabbage and Carrot, then refrigerate until serving.
Step 3. Mix All-Purpose Flour, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, and the rest of the Salt in a shallow bowl. Lift the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and press into the flour. Discard the marinade and leftover flour.

Cook

Step 4. Brush the chicken all over with Vegetable Oil, covering dry flour spots. Arrange half in the air fryer basket without crowding. Air-fry at 375°F (190°C), turning halfway, until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Step 5. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Air-fry the remaining chicken at 375°F (190°C), turning halfway, until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Step 6. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Finish & serve

Step 7. Serve the chicken with the warm corn and slaw.

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Tips

Good to know

Check the thickest chicken pieces with a thermometer; they should reach 165°F.

Make ahead

Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before coating it.

Swap it

Use dairy-free unsweetened yogurt thinned with water in place of the buttermilk.

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