Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs

Name: Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken pieces (skin-on or skinless, thighs or drumsticks suggested); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup buttermilk, see note; 1 -3 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 -3 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; cooking oil (in sprayer)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

I based this recipe one one I saw on the blog From Valerie's Kitchen, with some changes and observations based on my experience. I ended up with really crispy and juicy chicken. Prep time does not include extended marinating time, cook time does not include multiple batches.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:24:52 GMT