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Golden Chicken Thighs Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and buttery chicken thigh recipe is perfect for those following a carnivore diet and looking for easy air fryer recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp clarified butter or ghee for basting
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Season the chicken thighs: Rub the chicken thighs generously with salt.
  • Cook the chicken thighs: Place them in the air fryer basket, skin-side up. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Baste with butter: Once cooked, drizzle the melted clarified butter over the chicken thighs before serving.
  • Serve hot: Let the chicken thighs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Garlic Butter: Add 1-2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter for basting.
  • Herbed Butter: Stir in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme into the melted butter.
  • Peppered Thighs: Add freshly cracked black pepper to the chicken before air frying for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalProtein: 40gFat: 48g
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