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Easy Keto Air Fryer Recipe for Keto Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Thighs
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Easy Keto Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Thigh Recipe

Super easy Keto Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Thigh Recipe. Easy, Crispy, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Sugar Free, and just darn good. You're going to love not only the moist tender flavor, but the easy prep, cooking, and cleanup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Resting TIme5 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low Carb
Keyword: Air Fryer, Gluten Free, Keto Recipe, Low Carb Recipe, Paleo Recipe, Primal Recipe
Servings: 4 Thighs
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Stacey Davis

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Oz pork rinds Ground in blender
  • 2 Oz Parmesan cheese Ground in blender
  • 2 tbsp grass fed butter
  • 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Trim the extra fat off of the chicken thighs, but don't cut it all off...fat is good for you!
  • Salt & Pepper the chicken thighs.
  • Blend the Pork Rinds & Parmesan Cheese in a food processor until fine.
    Super Easy Low Carb Recipe for the Air Fryer: Keto Crispy Parmesan Chicken Thighs. Easy, Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, and Darn Good. The whole family loves these crispy and moist chicken thighs and I love them because they are so fast and easy to cook. - Angela
  • Place two thighs (or more if you have room) into your Air Fryer basket. Don't overlap.
  • Cover each thigh with the Pork Rinds / Parmesan Cheese blend.
    Easy Crispy Keto Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer
  • Put about 1/2 Tbsp of butter on top of each thigh. Split the butter into two dabs so it melts more evenly over the thigh.
  • Cook in Air Fryer for 13 Minutes at 330 Degrees until the thickest portion of the thigh measures 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Easy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thigh Air Fryer Recipe. This recipe is low carb, keto, and gluten free.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Tweaks and Twists
  • Garlic Parmesan - add  some Granulated Garlic in the topping.
  • Jalapeno Parmesan - add slices of fresh jalapeno before you add the topping.
  • Cheese Parmesan - add more cheese on top of the topping.
  • Classic Chicken Parmesan - Add a layer low carb marinara sauce before the topping, then put mozzarella on top of the topping.
 
A Serving is one thigh.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg