Name: Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs; 0.5 cup panko; 0.5 cup flour all purpose; 2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp oregano; 1.5 cups buttermilk

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Method

9 steps · 50 min

01
Soak the Chicken
Nestle the chicken legs into the buttermilk and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This tenderizes the meat and helps the coating stick.
02
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the panko, all-purpose flour, pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and oregano. This will be your dredging mixture.
03
Drain Chicken
Lift the chicken legs from the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off, and transfer them to a separate bowl.
04
Dredge the Chicken
Take each chicken leg and dip it first into the seasoned flour mixture, then back into the buttermilk, and finally for a second coating in the flour mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
05
Rest Coated Chicken
As you coat each chicken leg, place it on a clean sheet or plate. Letting them rest for a few minutes helps the coating set before air frying.
06
Line Air Fryer
If you have one, place an air fryer liner in the basket. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
07
Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
08
Oil and Load Fryer
Lightly spray both sides of the coated chicken legs with olive oil. Once the air fryer is preheated, carefully place the chicken in the basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd it.
09
Air Fry Chicken
Cook the chicken legs for 10 minutes. Then, flip them over, spray with a bit more olive oil, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Before serving, double-check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If not, continue cooking in 2-minute increments until it does.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	698kcal	35%
Fat	45g	64%
Carbohydrate	23g	9%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens2 present · 0 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Contains
Milk	Contains

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