Air Fryer KFC Copycat Chicken
Achieve KFC-style golden, crispy chicken using an air fryer with 30% less oil. A dry brine of seasoned flour and clarified butter delivers a smoky, lipid-rich crust while preserving juicy meat. No pork or alcohol used.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal/Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
Chicken drumsticks (2, skinned and patted dry)
All-purpose flour (1/4 cup / 30g)
Smoked paprika (1 tsp / 5g)
Garlic powder (1/2 tsp / 2g)
Sea salt (1/2 tsp / 3g)
Clarified butter (1 tbsp / 14g)
Instructions
Pat drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish.
Dip each drumstick into melted butter, allowing excess to drip off.
Press drumsticks into flour mixture until fully coated, then shake off excess.
Place in air fryer basket, ensuring even spacing.
Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 8 minutes, flip meat, and fry for another 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
Use parchment paper under chicken to ease cleanup
Flip drumsticks halfway for even browning
Clarified butter increases smoke point and enhances flavor
Let rest 5 minutes before serving for maximum juiciness
Find it online: https://kindeat.com/air-fryer-kfc-copycat-chicken/