The onward march of the air fryer takeover in our kitchens shows no sign of slowing, and for good reason. Air fryer owners can now whip up crispy treats in next to no time, with healthier results.
Chicken, in particular, crisps up exceptionally well in the air fryer, and now, thanks to chef and author Nathan Anthony, you can make your own KFC-inspired chicken fakeaway in under 30 minutes with his straightforward recipe. Nathan’s book, Bored of Lunch: Healthy Air Fryer: 30 Minute Meals, serves up easy recipes that have impressive results. And with only 411 calories per serving, this chicken dish is a healthier alternative to popping down to your local fried chicken joint.
Coat the chicken pieces in the buttermilk or beaten egg.
Mix together all the dry ingredients in a bowl, then dredge the chicken first in this mix, then back into the buttermilk or beaten egg, then coat in the dry mix one more time.
Tip: If you’re using buttermilk, you could leave the chicken to marinate in the fridge for four hours or overnight for an extra tender result.
Add the vegetable oil to your air fryer and preheat for two minutes at 200°C.
This next step is very important; coat the chicken VERY well with the olive oil spray – the flour needs to look mostly yellow from the spray. Air-fry at 200°C for 20 minutes, turning and re-spraying halfway through cooking.
