Copycat KFC Fried Chicken Air Fryer Crispy Real Flavor You Need Now
Enjoy delicious Copycat KFC Fried Chicken Air Fryer with a crispy golden crust and juicy inside. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner using a savory KFC seasoning blend. Ideal family dinner featuring crispy air fryer chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Servings 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- oil spray
Instructions
- Put the chicken pieces into a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Toss to coat evenly then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
- Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a shallow dish and mix well.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk letting the extra drip off and press the pieces into the seasoned flour so the coating sticks firmly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F 195°C and spray the basket lightly with oil. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer and spray them lightly with oil as well.
- Air fry the chicken for 12 minutes, then flip the pieces, spray again and continue cooking for another 12 to 13 minutes until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F 74°C.
- Let your chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Notes
- Ultra-crispy seasoned crust Juicy, tender chicken inside Savory, peppery KFC-style flavor Comfort food without the grease Storage, Freezing & Reheating Fridge: Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freezer: Freeze breaded, uncooked chicken for up to 2 months
- Reheat: Air fry at 350°F 175°C for 6–8 minutes until hot and crispy again
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g + 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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