Keto Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Transform your weeknight meals with these perfectly crispy and flavorful Keto Air Fryer Chicken Thighs—a low-carb delight that's quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious. Featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a savory blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, this recipe delivers maximum taste with minimal effort. The air fryer ensures a golden, crispy skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy, all in just 25 minutes of cooking time. Perfect for keto diets and anyone craving a healthier twist on comfort food, these chicken thighs are a protein-packed centerpiece for any meal. Serve them alongside roasted veggies, fresh greens, or your favorite keto-friendly sides for a complete and satisfying dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve a crispy skin.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form a seasoning paste.
Rub the seasoning paste evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
Cook in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
Halfway through cooking (at about 10-12 minutes), you may open the air fryer and baste the chicken with the juices collected at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.7 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1463 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
