Crispy Chicken Fillet Air Fryer Better Than KFC Easy

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170g each), pounded to ½-inch thickness
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml) optional marination step
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• ½ cup cornstarch (60g)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (40g)
• Olive oil spray or cooking spray