1. **Marinate the Chicken:**
– Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. **Prepare the Coating:**
– In a large bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
3. **Coat the Chicken:**
– Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
4. **Preheat the Air Fryer:**
– Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
5. **Air Fry the Chicken:**
– Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
– Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6. **Rest and Serve:**
– Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
– Serve your crispy and juicy air fryer fried chicken hot and enjoy!
#### Details:
– **Prep Time:** 1 hour, 15 minutes (including marinating time)
– **Cooking Time:** 30 minutes
– **Total Time:** 1 hour, 45 minutes
Enjoy the delightfully crispy texture and flavorful seasoning of this air fryer golden chicken!
