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How to Make Air-Fried Breaded Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of crispy, juicy chicken with a golden breading, then you'll love this recipe for Air-Fried Breaded Chicken Thighs. This dish is a healthier and easier version of the classic fried chicken, with the same delicious taste and texture.

Using an air fryer allows you to achieve the perfect crispiness without all the added oil and fat of deep frying. Plus, it cuts down on the mess and cleanup, making it a convenient option for busy weeknight dinners or even casual entertaini...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place chicken thighs and buttermilk in a non-reactive container with a lid or a resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Pour off buttermilk and let chicken rest on the counter while preparing the breading mixture.
  • Combine flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a large, shallow bowl or pie plate; whisk or stir with a fork until evenly combined.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 to 380 degrees F (190 to 195 degrees C). Spray air fryer basket lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Once air fryer is hot, press chicken thighs, 1 at a time, into the breading mixture and make sure breading sticks onto all sides as much as possible. Gently set into the air fryer basket. Repeat until all thighs are breaded and in the basket. Do not stack them on top of each other.
  • Set air fryer for 25 minutes. When the time is up check temperature with an instant-read thermometer. Internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). If they aren't quite done but the breading is getting dark, just close the basket again and let them rest, or you can turn the air fryer on again for a few minutes and check again. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    850 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 289mg
    • Sodium: 991mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 82g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 816mg

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