Air Fryer Fried Chicken with Hot Honey

 

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Air fryer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Tongs

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
• In another bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
• Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
• Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
• Place the coated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded.
• Cook the chicken for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
• While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot honey by mixing honey, hot sauce, and melted butter in a small bowl.
• Once the chicken is done, drizzle the hot honey over the fried chicken before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 740kcal
• Carbs: 40g
• Proteins: 80g
• Fats: 50g