Skip the drive-thru and make this crispy, juicy KFC-style chicken right at home! Marinated in buttermilk and coated in a flavorful seasoned flour, this air fryer version delivers a crunchy, golden crust with less oil than traditional fried chicken.
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Marinating Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: About 5 hours
Servings: 4
🥣 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks (or a mix of drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Seasoned Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for extra crispiness)
For Cooking
- Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
