Air Fryer Garlic-Pepper Chicken Thighs

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Crispy, flavorful chicken thighs cooked to perfection in the air fryer with a savory garlic-pepper rub. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (low carb, high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, avocado oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then toss with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
  3. Step 3: Air fry at 390°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F).

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