AIR FRYER SOUTHERN-FRIED CHICKEN

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Nothing beats crispy, savory southern-fried chicken-especially when it has less fat than the deep-fried version. Try this Air Fryer Southern-Fried Chicken recipe for a fresh take on tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb total)
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
Cooking spray

Steps:

In small bowl, mix Seasoning Mix ingredients.
In shallow bowl, mix buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise, and add to buttermilk mixture. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Meanwhile, cut 8-inch round of cooking parchment paper. Place in bottom of air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
In shallow bowl, mix flour with remaining 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Remove 4 pieces chicken from marinade, keeping remaining chicken refrigerated, and dredge the 4 pieces in flour mixture.
Place coated chicken on parchment in air fryer basket. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray.
Set to 325°F; cook 10 minutes. Turn chicken; spray tops with more cooking spray, and cook 8 to 12 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F). Keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken, and discard any remaining marinade and flour mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 2 Pieces, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g