Description

Air fryer fried chicken thighs cook up perfectly every time. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, chicken thighs never tasted so good!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, if desired
1/2 teaspoon onion powder, if desired
cooking spray

Instructions

Step: Pull out and measure all of the ingredients.
Step: Place the breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.
Step: Place the egg and buttermilk in a bowl and gently whisk. Put the flour in separate bowl as well to complete your breading station.
Step: Coat each thigh in the flour and then the egg mixture.
Step: Last, place in the breadcrumbs.
Step: Put chicken in the basket of the air fryer coated in cooking spray.
Step: Cook the chicken at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Step: Flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step: Alternatively, cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, flipping at the midway point.
Step: Continue to cook in batches until all the chicken has been cooked.
Step: Serve with your favorite sauces.
Step: Serve with your favorite side enjoy every bite.

Notes

Don’t skip the panko breadcrumbs for the crispest crust. Ensure chicken is completely coated in buttermilk and eggs to act as a binding agent. Use a non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 246 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 308 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: air fryer breaded chicken, air fryer fried chicken thighs