The Crispiest Air Fryer Southern Style Fried Chicken
The crispiest Air Fryer Southern Style Fried Chicken made with a coating of flour and Argo® Corn Starch with flavor coming from the buttermilk, hot sauce, and seasonings.
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Ingredients
For the fried chicken:
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. Argo® Corn Starch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 c. buttermilk
- 2 lbs. chicken pieces I used boneless breasts and thighs
For the buttermilk ranch dressing:
- 3/4 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, corn starch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk. Mix well.
- Dredge the chicken through the flour and cornstarch mixture, then dip into the egg mixture. Put back in the flour cornstarch mixture to coat completely. Set the chicken on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken. Allow the chicken to sit for 10 minutes so some of the flour is absorbed.
- When ready to cook, turn the air fryer to 380 degrees and spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the basket, taking care to leave a tiny pocket of space in between each piece. You will probably need to cook these in two batches.
- Spray the tops of the chicken with the cooking spray then cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all of the ingredients for the ranch dressing in a medium bowl.
- Serve the chicken while it is still hot with the ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
A Hezzi-D original recipe