Firecracker Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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Firecracker Air Fryer Fried Chicken

12 Hours 20 Minutes

Prep Time

20 Mins

cook Time

Servings

Curated by: Chef Gary

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No matter what day of the week, fried chicken is always the answer. Treat yourself to some good, old-fashioned comfort food with our cracking air-fried chicken recipe.

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Dairy/Milk

Egg

Cookware Used

TurboBlaze™ 6.0-Quart Air Fryer

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our Firecracker Air Fryer Fried Chicken—a perfect harmony of crispy and succulent that exceeds the normal standard of fried food. Gone are the days of greasy guilt, as this innovative recipe uses the magic of air frying to deliver all the flavor and texture of traditional fried chicken with a fraction of the oil. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or craving a cozy night in, this dish is your golden ticket to culinary bliss.

Ingredient Swaps

Dairy Ingredients: For non-dairy substitutions, use any non-dairy milk plus 1 tablespoon of acid (lemon juice, vinegar).

How to Pick Chicken:

Color: Fresh chicken should have a pinkish color. If the flesh is gray or transparent, it's most likely not fresh. Avoid cosmetic damage, such as bruising or tears in the skin, which can affect the chicken's quality.

Texture: Chicken should also be plump. When you press against it, the meat should firm but somewhat springy, resuming its shape after a few seconds.

Odor: Fresh chicken shouldn’t have an odor. If you notice any unpleasant smells, it’s likely the chicken is no longer fresh.

What to serve with Firecracker Air Fryer Fried Chicken?

Try serving this flavorful chicken dish with a mouthwatering side:

Side: Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Herb Aioli

Tools needed

Large resealable plastic bag
Food tray with rack

Ingredients

Firecracker Seasoning

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried mustard
0.25 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon coriander

Marinade

4 tablespoons firecracker seasoning
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce

Chicken

8 chicken drumsticks (option 1)
4 drumsticks (option 2)
2 bone-in, skin-on thighs (about 2 pounds) (option 3)
Oil spray

Wet Batter

4 eggs
0.25 cup olive oil

Dry Batter

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons seasoning

Scale 1x 2x 3x

Yield 4 Serving

Instructions

PREPPING CHICKEN

Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a bowl, then set aside.
Mix 4 tablespoons of the firecracker seasoning with the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large resealable plastic bag. Once mixed, place the chicken pieces inside the bag.
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.
Prepare the wet batter by whisking the eggs and olive oil in a large bowl until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Prepare the dry batter in a separate large bowl by mixing together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 4 tablespoons of the seasoning. Set aside.
Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket.

COOKING THE CHICKEN

Select the Preheat function, adjust temperature to 330°F, then tap Start/Pause.
Remove one piece of chicken from the marinade, dip into the bowl with the wet batter, and let any excess wet batter drip off.
Place the dipped chicken into the bowl with the dry batter and make sure the chicken is coated evenly. Gently shake off any excess flour and place onto a food tray with a rack.
Repeat the battering process for all the chicken pieces.
Place the chicken pieces onto the preheated crisper plate.
Select the Air Fry function, adjust temperature to 330°F and time to 20 minutes, then tap Start/Pause.
Remove the air fryer basket after 10 minutes of cooking and spray the chicken evenly with oil spray. Place the basket back into the air fryer to finish cooking.
Remove the chicken when done, allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

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Nutrition

SERVING SIZE: 1 CALORIES: 1552.89 PROTEIN: 39.86 g SODIUM: 4144.09 mg FAT: 125.81 g SATURATED FAT: 33.94 g FIBER: 3.74 g CARBOHYDRATES: 66.13 g CHOLESTEROL: 485.66 mg

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. THE ACCURACY OF THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANY RECIPE ON THIS SITE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

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