Air Fryer, Southern Fried Chicken

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices.

Step 2

Add the olive oil into the spice mixture.

Step 3

Use your hands and rub the spices and olive oil into the chicken.

Step 4

Then in another small mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt, and pepper. (about a teaspoon each)

Step 5

Then in another mixing bowl add the eggs, hot sauce, water, and buttermilk. Mix well.

Step 6

Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture, use your hands to really coat the chicken.

Step 7

Then shake the excess off.

Step 8

Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture.

Step 9

Then recoat it in the flour mixture.

Step 10

Spray your basket with olive oil spray.

Step 11

As you coat the chicken for the second time, place it in the air fryer basket.

Step 12

Then GENEROUSLY spray the chicken with olive oil (this helps it crisp up)

Step 13

Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, for 15-20 minutes.

Step 14

Plate, serve, and enjoy!