CRISPY Juicy Fried Boneless Chicken thighs in the Air Fryer | Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornmeal gives a crunch.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without high cost.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon each.

In another bowl, add eggs and milk/cream and whisk well.

In a shallow bowl, add flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dry basil, and dry thyme and mix well.

Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mix, and then finally in the flour mixture again.

Shake off the excess flour.

Spray or brush oil all over the chicken pieces.

Spray or brush oil in the air fryer basket and add coated chicken oil side down in a single layer.

Lightly oil spray/brush on top.

Air fry at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, turning the chicken pieces halfway through.

Cook until the chicken is cooked through and is golden brown and crisp all over, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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