Mains, Meat, Outdoor Cooking

‘Fried’ Chicken Thighs

Step 1 of 7

To install the grill plate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place. Place Air Fry Basket on grill plate, then close the lid

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 2 of 7

While holding the smoke box lid open, use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top. Then close smoke box lid

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 3 of 7

Turn dial to AIR FRY. Press WOODFIRE FLAVOUR. Set temperature to 180°C, set time to 40 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (IGN and preheating will take approx. 8-10 minutes)

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 4 of 7

In a medium bowl, add all seasonings, buttermilk, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the corn flour, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 5 of 7

Dip chicken thighs into buttermilk, then place into bread crumbs. Press each chicken into the bread crumbs for optimal sticking. Liberally spray each piece of coated chicken with the cooking spray

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 6 of 7

When unit beeps to signify it is preheated and ADD FOOD is displayed, open the lid, place chicken in basket. Close the lid to begin cooking. After 15 minutes, open lid and use silicone-tipped tongs to flip chicken wings. Close lid to continue cooking

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Step 7 of 7

Cooking is complete when chicken reads 75°C on an instant-read thermometer, remove ‘fried’ chicken from basket and serve

Ingredients

2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp teaspoon ground black pepper
300ml buttermilk
225g corn flour
225g panko bread crumbs
1kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As needed cooking Spray

Mains, Meat, Outdoor Cooking

‘Fried’ Chicken Thighs

Recipe by Ninja Kitchen

Tip: Cooking Mode