Crispy Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken Easy GuiltFree

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 pounds (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, and/or wings preferred)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) cornstarch (helps with crispness)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried oregano
• Cooking spray (high heat, such as avocado or canola oil)