Description
Enjoy the flavors of Pollo Campero-style fried chicken made healthier in the air fryer. These crispy chicken drumsticks or thighs are marinated in buttermilk and Latin-inspired spices, then air-fried to perfection. A delicious and easy main course for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lime juice, and hot sauce. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Coat: Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a separate bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, arrange chicken, and cook at 375°F for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, increase cornstarch to ¾ cup.
- Recipe mimics Pollo Campero’s Latin flavor with cumin and oregano.
- Serve with lime wedges and favorite sides like rice or plantains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4+ hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
