Air Fried Buffalo Chicken
A southern soul food classic with a crispy coating and tender, juicy inside, made quickly in the air fryer.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
This traditional southern soul food classic is quick to whip up, with a perfectly crispy coating and a tender, juicy inside thanks to the air fryer.
Method
Directions
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1
Combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Place chicken in buttermilk mixture and cover. Marinate for an hour, or up to 24 hours.
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2
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, corn starch, and seasonings.
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3
Take chicken out of buttermilk and dip in the coating, patting mixture in with your hand. Place to the side.
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4
Take chicken and place into air fryer (do not crowd the chicken).
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5
Lightly spray top with oil.
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6
Set air fryer to 375.
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7
Fry for ten minutes.
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8
Flip and lightly spray chicken again.
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9
Cook for ten more minutes.
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10
Check internal temp and cook until chicken reaches 160 degrees.
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11
Remove and serve.
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