Air Fryer Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven is a crispy and delicious dish. It contains chicken drumsticks, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, egg, herbs, and seasonings. These are very common items that you got them from the store without searching. Air Fryer Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven is prepared in 50 minutes, so it is perfect for a quick dinner. This KFC chicken contains buttermilk, so don’t have this chicken if you have the allergy. Serve this chicken with dinner rolls, cucumber slices, and ranch dressing to make them more flavorful.
STATS:
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Prep Duration: Twenty minutes
- Serving size: 1 chicken piece
- Cook Duration: Thirty minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Duration: Fifty minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Big mixing vessel
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 & ½ lb. chicken drumsticks
- ½ tsp. celery salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- One Big egg
- One tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- One tsp. paprika
- One teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ tsp. mustard powder
- Two tbsp. avocado oil
- Half tsp. salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Cooking spray
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Add the chicken drumsticks to make the tasty dish. You can also use chicken thighs; both of them provide a crispy & juicy dish.
BUTTERMILK:
- Add the buttermilk as it helps to soften the chicken, and it also helps to make it tastier and juicier.
FLOUR:
- Add the all-purpose flour to coat the chicken to make them crisp. You would also mix some cornstarch with the flour to make the topping light.
SEASONINGS:
- Add the garlic seasoning, black pepper, onion seasonings, celery salt, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and herbs to the chicken to make it more flavorful. You can alter the quantity of spices and cayenne pepper, especially as you like.
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to coat the chicken, and it gets brown lightly, and it also helps to make them crisp perfectly in the air fryer.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dry the chicken with paper towels first.
- Then put the buttermilk & egg in vessel.
- Now combine all the herbs and spices in the other bowl.
- Properly dry the chicken pieces with tissue.
- Now soak every chicken piece in the buttermilk mixture, then put the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mix.
- Put the coated chicken on a plate and leave for ten minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer for around three to five minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly and put the chicken pieces in it in one layer.
- Now spray the oil on the chicken pieces & cook the chicken for twelve to fifteen minutes.
- Then turn the chicken and spray the oil and air fry for another ten to fifteen minutes.
- Now monitor the thick part of the chicken with thermometer, & it should be at 165° F.
- Take out the chicken and leave for five minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Coleslaw
- Roasted Broccoli
- Green Beans
POTATOES:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Potato Wedges
- French Fries
SALADS:
- Cucumber Salad
- Corn Salad
- Tomato Salad
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Ranch Dressing
- Barbecue Sauce
- Ketchup
BREAD:
- Dinner Rolls
- Cornbread
- Biscuits
LIGHT SIDES:
- Dill Pickles
- Cucumber Slices
- Cherry Tomatoes
TIPS:
- Properly dry the chicken, then dip them in the buttermilk.
- Put the chicken pieces on the wire rack for good air circulation.
- Don’t add lots of chicken pieces in the basket or they will not get crisp nicely.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the chicken in closed vessel & stock for 3-4 days.
FREEZER:
- Add them to the container and freeze for two to three months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the chicken without the buttermilk?
- Yes, we would use plain yogurt with some water or milk with some lemon juice.
How to make the extra crisp chicken?
- Add the chicken to the wire rack, press the coating firmly, and spray the oil slightly to make them crispier.
Is it required to heat the air fryer before cooking?
- It’s not necessary, but it will help get the chicken crisper.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1 chicken piece
Calories: 390 kcal
Protein: 35 g
Total carbs: 25 g
Net carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 1 g
Total fat: 17 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Potassium: 430 mg
Calcium: 55 mg
Iron: 2.5 mg
Vitamin A: 110 mcg