Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

This buttermilk fried chicken made in the air fryer is marinated in buttermilk and coated with panko crumbs for deliciously crispy and tender results.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place chicken thighs in a shallow casserole dish. Pour buttermilk over chicken and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Mix flour, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Dredge chicken thighs in seasoned flour. Dip back into buttermilk, then coat with panko bread crumbs.

Step 4

Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the chicken thighs in the basket, making sure none are touching. Spray top of each chicken thigh with cooking spray.

Step 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Flip the thighs and 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.