KFC Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 8 chicken drumsticks (skin on)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• Cooking oil spray

Seasoned Coating

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp dried mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large bowl, mix all the coating ingredients.
4. Beat the egg and stir it into a few tablespoons of the buttermilk marinade.
5. Remove each drumstick from the marinade, coat it in the seasoned flour, dip it into the egg mixture, then coat it again in the flour for an extra crispy crust.
6. Lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking oil.
7. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
8. Air fry for 22–25 minutes, turning halfway through and spraying lightly with more oil if needed. Cook until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Coleslaw
• Biscuits
• French fries
• Corn on the cob

This recipe gives you crispy, flavorful chicken legs with a crunchy coating and juicy meat, inspired by KFC but made with much less oil.