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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

There's nothing like a classic crispy fried chicken sandwich. This recipe will give you juicy and crispy chicken that will wow your friends and family!

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Item No. REC3269
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Wheat
Prepared with
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Ninja® Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1
Model: AF181
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Total Time
27m
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk 
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 
  • 6 chicken pieces, drumsticks, breasts, and thighs, patted dry
  • Cooking oil spray 

Utensils needed

  • 3 Medium Bowls
  • Silicone-Tipped Tongs

Instructions

Step 1
 In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 2
In another bowl, beat the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.  

Step 3
 In a third bowl, stir together the olive oil and bread crumbs until mixed.  

Step 4
Dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs to coat, and finally press into the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs firmly onto the chicken skin. 

Step 5
Insert the crisper plate into the basket and the basket into the unit. Preheat the unit by selecting AIR FRY, setting the temperature to 375°F, and setting the time to 3 minutes.  Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 6
Once the unit is preheated, spray the crisper plate with cooking  oil. Place the chicken into the basket. 

Step 7
Select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 375°F, and set the time to 25 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.