Best 8 Air Fryer Recipes With Buttermilk Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to air fryer recipes featuring the tangy goodness of buttermilk. Discover innovative ways to incorporate buttermilk into your air fryer creations, from crispy buttermilk-fried chicken to tender and juicy buttermilk-baked salmon. With these delightful recipes, you'll unlock a world of flavor and explore the endless possibilities of air fryer cooking. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in a symphony of flavors with our curated collection of buttermilk air fryer recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN



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Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a traditional, Southern soul food recipe. This dish is quick to whip up, with less than 5 ingredients. The results are crispy, crunchy fried wings. You can use fresh or frozen chicken, and details include how long to cook and air fryer temperature.

Provided by Brandi Crawford

Categories     dinner     lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2-3 pounds whole chicken wings
1/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)
cooking oil (I use olive oil.)

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken wings dry and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle with the buttermilk. For best results, cover and store the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours. This will tenderize the chicken. I typically marinate for an hour minimum, you can go up to overnight.
  • Combine the flour, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to dredge the chicken. Stir and mix well.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour and seasonings. Ensure both sides of the chicken are fully coated. Use a spoon to get areas of the chicken wing that were missed.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
  • Add the chicken wings to the air fryer. Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary. Spray the chicken with cooking oil.
  • Cook for 20 minutes on 400 degrees. Stop and flip the chicken every 5 minutes, a total of 4 times.
  • Use a meat thermometer and ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Add additional time if you prefer the chicken is crisper.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 pound, Calories 594 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 39 g

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN



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This might be the best Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken! Tender, delicious, and this is guaranteed to be one of the best family meals.

Provided by ForkToSpoon.com

Time 2h36m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, or cut up chicken, chicken thighs, or legs
Cooking Spray

Steps:

  • Add your buttermilk to a large bowl, then mix in the salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well. Add your chicken and then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • When it's time to air fry the chicken, mix the flour with baking powder and garlic powder.
  • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, or use a piece of parchment paper and line your basket.
  • Dredge your chicken into the flour mixture. As you dredge it into the flour mixture, place it into the air fryer basket. Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray. Otherwise, you will get white spots or dried-out brown spots. It would be best if you sprayed the entire flour coating with cooking spray.
  • Set the temperate to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 16 minutes. Flip and respray the chicken halfway through the cooking process.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 168 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 61 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1820 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

AMAZING BUTTERMILK AIR FRIED CHICKEN



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Take your fried chicken to a healthier level with this buttermilk air fried chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, so if you use bone-in the cook time will be different.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon hot sauce
⅓ cup tapioca flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow dish; mix to combine.
  • Combine tapioca flour, garlic salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a resealable plastic bag and shake to combine.
  • Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
  • Mix flour, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable bag and shake to combine.
  • Dip chicken thighs into the prepared ingredients in the following order: buttermilk mixture, tapioca mixture, egg, and flour mixture, shaking off excess after each dipping.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
  • Place coated chicken thighs in batches into the air fryer basket and fry for 10 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1549.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

BUTTERMILK AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEGS RECIPE



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Provided by Jill

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds chicken drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 stick butter (melted)

Steps:

  • In a large freezer bag, place chicken legs and buttermilk. Allow chicken to soak in buttermilk for at least 2 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix together panko, flour, baking powder, and dry seasonings in a shallow dish.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk and roll in panko mixture.
  • Evenly space chicken in air fryer basket. (Two or more batches will be required.)
  • Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove from air fryer and brush with melted butter. Turn the chicken legs over. Return to air fryer.
  • Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken legs.) Check chicken for doneness with an instant thermometer (165 degrees without touching the bone.)
  • Keep chicken warm until all chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN



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Fried chicken without the fry thanks to the air fryer!

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in a shallow casserole dish. Pour buttermilk over chicken and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large gallon-sized resealable bag. Dredge chicken thighs in seasoned flour. Dip back into the buttermilk, then coat with panko bread crumbs.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the chicken thighs in the basket, making sure none are touching. Spray the top of each chicken thigh with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Flip. Spray tops of chicken again. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Repeat with remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 687.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK "FRIED" CHICKEN



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This crunchy and juicy chicken is fantastic. It's hard to believe that they weren't deep fried! Chicken thighs take at least 5 minutes longer, especially if they're larger than the drumsticks.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs ((4 drumsticks or 2 thighs per pound size))
3/4 cup buttermilk (, for soaking)
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder (, (optional))
3 Tablespoons buttermilk (, for the batter)
oil spray (, for coating)

Steps:

  • Pat dry the chicken. Soak the chicken in buttermilk for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • While chicken is soaking, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano or thyme or oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne or chipotle in a separate bowl. Add the 3 tablespoons of buttermilk and mix together, breaking up the big clumps. The flour mixture will be clumpy but should still be dry-ish. The clumps will create a great texture during frying.
  • Preheat air fryer at 360°F/182°C for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk soak and dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to coat the chicken completely. Generously spray all sides of coated chicken with oil spray right before cooking.
  • Spray air fryer with oil or place an air fryer perforated parchment sheet or perforated silicone mat in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  • Place the coated chicken in a single later (you'll need to cook in batches). Make sure chicken is not touching or the coating may flake off when you flip them.
  • Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for about 25-35 minutes, flipping half way. Chicken thighs need about 5-8 minutes additional cooking time to cook completely through. Lightly spray any dry spots, then continue cooking for the remaining time or until they are crispy brown or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Perdue Chicken

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 PERDUE® Fresh Whole Chicken with Giblets
2 cups buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
Non-stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cut up the chicken into 8 pieces. In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken and buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • In another bag, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and the black pepper. Shake well to mix. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, remove from marinade and drop into the flour mixture. Shake bag to coat completely. Place on a rack and continue with remaining chicken.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees for 3 minutes then spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Set the timer for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the chicken and spray the other side. Air fry 15 minutes longer or until chicken is golden brown, and a meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees F. Serve hot or cool to room temperature. Place in a sealed container and refrigerate to enjoy the next day

AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Robin Donovan

Categories     Air Fryer Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup buttermilk
½ cup hot sauce (I like Franks Red Hot)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 chicken drumsticks or chicken thighs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking oil for brushing or spraying on the chicken

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the pepper, and the garlic powder. Add the chicken and toss to coat well.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or as long as 2 hours).
  • Meanwhile, in a wide, shallow bowl, stir together the flour, the remaining teaspoon of salt, the remaining teaspoon of pepper, and the paprika.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until very well coated.
  • Brush or spray the chicken pieces with oil and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer.
  • Cook at 400ºF for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown on top. Flip the chicken pieces over and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and crisp all over.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 252 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1204 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

Tips for Cooking with Buttermilk in an Air Fryer

  • Choose the right buttermilk. Buttermilk can be made from cow's milk, goat's milk, or even sheep's milk. For air frying, it's best to use a buttermilk that is thick and creamy.
  • Marinate your food. Marinating your food in buttermilk before cooking it in the air fryer will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a light breading. If you're breading your food before cooking it in the air fryer, use a light breading so that the food doesn't become too heavy or greasy.
  • Preheat your air fryer. Preheat your air fryer for 5-10 minutes before cooking your food. This will help to ensure that the food cooks evenly.
  • Cook your food in batches. If you're cooking a lot of food, cook it in batches so that the food doesn't overcrowd the air fryer.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the food until it is golden brown. The food should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Let the food rest before serving. Let the food rest for a few minutes before serving so that the juices can redistribute.

Conclusion

Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes in the air fryer. From chicken and fish to vegetables and desserts, there are endless possibilities. With a little creativity, you can use buttermilk to create your own unique air fryer recipes that your family and friends will love.

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