Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken (legs, thighs)

• 1/4 cup Coarse salt

• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar)

• 2 tablespoon paprika

• 2 teaspoons oignon powder

• 2 teaspoons Coarse salt

A delicious chicken dish served hot.

Brine

Instructions

1. Trim Chicken:
   If desired, trim any excess skin or fat from the chicken pieces.

2. Prepare Brine:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the water, salt, and sugar until dissolved.

3. Add Flavor:
   Stir in the buttermilk (or milk and vinegar mixture), black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and any other favorite spices.

4. Submerge Chicken:
   Place the chicken pieces in the brine. Ensure all pieces are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours.

5. Drain and Prep:
   Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels before breading and frying according to your favorite method.

6. Prepare the Chicken:
   Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Trim any excess skin or fat if desired.

7. Make the Breading:
   In a shallow bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.

8. Bread the Chicken:
   Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere.

9. Preheat the Air Fryer:
   Set the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and preheat. Spray the basket lightly with oil.

10. Arrange and Cook:
    Place the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces aren’t crowded. Spray the tops lightly with oil. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip the chicken, spray again, and cook for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

11. Rest and Serve:
    Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving hot. Enjoy crispy, juicy, gluten-free fried chicken straight from your air fryer!

Tip: Brining the chicken enhances moisture and flavor. You can brine up to 24 hours for even more tender results.​

Breading

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (gluten free optional)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• Cooking oil spray