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Weeknight Hero Air Fryer Keto Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless chicken thighs seasoned with smoked paprika and bold spices, cooked to 165°F in under 20 minutes. Circulating heat delivers browning without a pan and juiciness without a baste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 1.5 lbs / 680g total
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt up to 3/4 tsp to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Mix all spices together.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Pat thighs completely dry with paper towels. Toss with oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flip, then cook a further 6–8 minutes.
  5. Pull when the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest 3 minutes, then finish with a squeeze of lemon and chopped parsley.

Notes

Net carbs: 1g per serving.
Pat the thighs completely dry before adding oil and seasoning — surface moisture converts to steam on contact with heat and directly inhibits browning.