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These amazing Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Thighs are super juicy, tender, and ready in just 20 minutes! Easy, inexpensive, gluten-free, keto, and perfect for a busy weeknight.

Cajun Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Annie Holmes
Cajun Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! You'll have super juicy, tender chicken ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner
Cuisine Keto
Servings 3 thighs
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small chicken thighs 1 pound; bone in, skin on
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and trim any loose skin or pieces. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly spray chicken with oil and spread with your hands. Sprinkle on Cajun seasoning and rub into all nooks and crannies.
  • Cook chicken 7 minutes, flip and continue cooking another 7-8 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout.
  • If you prefer super crispy skin, flip and broil for a minute.

Notes

If you prefer super crispy skin, end the cook with 1 minute under the broiler, skin-side up.
 
Net carbs are 1.1 g per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1 chicken thighCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 32.1gFat: 33.7gCholesterol: 189.1mgSodium: 544.9mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1g
Keyword air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken thighs
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