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several air fryer boneless chicken thighs cooked to perfection with blackened seasoning, served with lime wedges and avocado crema
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Blackened Chicken Thighs (air fryer)

These quick and easy air fryer boneless chicken thighs have the best smoky, blackened flavor and a cool avocado crema.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Keyword: keto chicken
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoked paprika if you prefer, this adds a deeper, richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper completely optional, only use if you like spice

Avocado Creama

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • zest from one lime
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Thighs:

  • Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl toss the chicken with the oil, sprinkle with the spices and toss to coat. Make sure the chicken is completely coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3 minutes. Once warmed, add the chicken to the air fryer and cook 7 minutes, flip and continue cooking another 7-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

For the Avocado Crema:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If needed add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to thin the sauce.
  • Adjust the lime, salt and pepper based on your personal preference.

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Notes

  • Net carbs per serving (chicken only): 1.1 g
  • Avocado crema nutrition per 2 tablespoons:
    • Calories: 60, Carbohydrates: 2.8g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 5.2g, Cholesterol: 6.7mg, Sodium: 7.2mg, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 0.6g.
    • Net carbs per 2 tablespoons of avocado crema: 1.1 g

Nutrition

Serving: 1 thigh (or 1/6 of recipe) | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 30.1g | Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 254.9mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.2g