Easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken without Buttermilk

Air fryer fried chicken thigh in a black air fryer basket.

Easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken without Buttermilk

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Without Buttermilk - Craving crispy fried chicken without all the grease and hot stove? You’ve come to the right place! This quick and easy air fried chicken recipe has all the flavors and crunchiness you could ask for.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken recipe, air fryer fried chicken, air fryer fried chicken without buttermilk

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 27

Total Time 32

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cinnamon
5 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
cooking oil spray (canola, olive, vegetable, avocado)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, and cinnamon. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and use your hands to toss the chicken (you can wear disposable gloves), ensuring that it is thoroughly coated with the seasoned flour. Alternatively, you can place the flour and seasonings in a large Ziploc bag, add the chicken, and shake it until the chicken is well coated.
Preheat your air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius).
Once the air fryer is ready, place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin-side up, in a single layer. Cook for 20 minutes.
After the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, open the air fryer basket and spray or brush any remaining white flour areas of the chicken with cooking oil. Close the basket and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to cool slightly. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

Pro Tips:

Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Place chicken in a single layer only.
According to the USDA, chicken should be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

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