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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a juicy and delicious week night meal. With just a few spices like garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper from your pantry .
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This chicken came out fantastic in my new air fryer. I brushed the skin with olive before putting the seasoning on to make it extra crispy. The bonus was that it is Low Carb/ Keto . Perfect for my hubby. Have you tried my other low carb options I have shared? KETO JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN CASSEROLE or Chicken Queso Soup (Low Carb Keto Friendly ) Instant Pot.
What is An Air Fryer ?
An air fryer is a small countertop convection oven designed to simulate deep frying without submerging the food in oil. A fan circulates hot air at high speed, producing a crisp layer via browning reactions such as the Maillard reaction.( via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_fryer)
Can I Make This Recipe In the Oven ?
Yes I would say is may take a little longer in the oven , in fact I have a similar recipe that I make in the oven and use butter instead of oil -Extra Crispy Oven Fried Drumsticks .
What Should I Serve With This Dish ?
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs :
Ingredients Needed :
- Chicken Thighs
- Olive Oil
- Food Spray
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Chicken Ingredients
Seasoning the Chicken
Going in the Oven
Out of the Oven
Ready to Serve Chicken
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Thighs I used Bone in Skin on
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Pre-Heat Air Fryer to 400°
- Brush thighs lightly with olive oil
- Mix spices in sealable bag or in shallow dish
- Shake chicken in bag or turn in dish to cover with spices
- Spray Air fryer tray with food release spray
- Place thighs skin side up in preheated air fryer for 20-25 minutes - flipping half way through
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165° or juices run clear
- Note I doubled recipe - 8 thighs shown in some pictures
Do You Use Dipping Sauce ?
This chicken is great even with out it , however Barbeque, buffalo, honey mustard are always great. My girls favorite ranch is good too.
Desserts :
Low Carb -Keto Instant Pot Cheesecake
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