Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick keto-friendly meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks well. Brush each thigh evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil to help the crust adhere and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Press each oiled chicken thigh firmly into the Parmesan-almond mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Place the coated thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Step 4: Cook the chicken thighs in the air fryer at 400°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 9-minute mark, until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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