Toshiba air fryer fried chicken is lighter, faster, and much less messy than deep-fried chicken. Here’s how to do it.
INGREDIENTS
1 (3 to 4-pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard
Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut the chicken into 10 pieces. Place in a large bowl and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 cups buttermilk and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon kosher salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder and 1 tablespoon crushed mustard in a large bowl.
2. Preheat Toshiba air fryer to 390°F and coat air fryer rack with cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Pour in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Place a layer of chicken in the basket, leaving spaces in between. Air fry, turning the chicken aisle, until the chicken is crisp and a thermometer registers 165°F for the thickest piece, 18 to 20 minutes total. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
5 tips for the best Toshiba air fryer chicken.
These tips will help you achieve the absolute best results.
1. Soak the chicken in buttermilk. You want to let it soak for at least an hour, but overnight is best.
2. Add lots of seasoning to the flour bake. This is where you'll get the most flavor.
3. Coat the chicken with cooking spray. Spraying the chicken before you put it in the air fryer will give it a crispier coating, more like fried chicken.
4. Flip the chicken pieces over halfway through. This will help get an even crispness and avoid any soggy areas.
5. Let the chicken cool for a few minutes. You won't be able to resist eating the chicken right away, but wait a few minutes so you don't burn yourself.