Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add the chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate overnight.
Season flour with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place in a platter.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Set aside.
Place panko in a separate bowl.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge chicken thighs in seasoned flour. Dip into the beaten eggs and finally into panko making sure all sides are coated.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Spray chicken with oil.
Air fry at manufacturers recommended temperature for fried chicken and fry for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
