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SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH
FRIED CHICKEN
PREP: 20 MINUTES | MARINATE: 8 HOURS | PREHEAT: APPROX. 3 MINUTES
AIR CRISP: APPROX. 30 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–5 SERVINGS
ADVANCED RECIPE
6 Insert thermometer horizontally into the center
of the largest piece of chicken close to (but not
touching) the bone (see thermometer placement
instructions on page 7).
7 When unit beeps to signify it has preheated,
place chicken in the basket. Close hood over
the thermometer cord.
8 When unit beeps and the display reads FLIP, use
silicone-tipped tongs to flip the chicken, then
close hood to continue cooking.
9 When unit beeps to signal the chicken has
almost reached its doneness, transfer to a plate
or cutting board with thermometer still inserted.
Allow to rest for 10 minutes or until thermometer
indicates final temperature has been reached.
DIRECTIONS
1 Stir together ranch and buffalo-style seasoning.
Place half the mixture in a large resealable plastic
bag or container. Add buttermilk and combine with
spice mixture. Set aside remaining spice mixture.
2 Place chicken in the buttermilk mixture and
marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
3 Strain chicken from marinade. Combine remaining
spice mixture with flour in a large mixing bowl.
Working in batches, toss chicken in flour mixture
until evenly coated. Gently tap chicken to remove
excess flour.
4 Rub each piece of chicken with oil, using a total
of
1
/4 cup for all pieces.
5 Plug thermometer into unit. Insert crisper basket
in unit and close hood. Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 360°F, then select PRESET.
Use the arrows to the right of the display to
select CHICKEN. The unit will default to WELL
to cook chicken to a food-safe temperature.
Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
INGREDIENTS
1
/2 cup ranch seasoning, divided
1
/2 cup buffalo-style seasoning, divided
1 quart (4 cups) buttermilk
2 uncooked bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 uncooked bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts,
each split in half
2 cups all-purpose flour
1
/2 cup canola oil
OPTIONAL
Extra buffalo seasoning for garnish
Ranch dressing for dipping
TIP Check the internal temperature of the chicken
breasts by inserting the thermometer in one of
them. Then press and hold the MANUAL button.