Keto Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer)
These chicken thighs are crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and bursting with lemony-garlic flavor. I made them once on a whim with just a few pantry staples, and now they’re a go-to in our weekly rotation. Fast, flavorful, and keto-friendly, it’s the perfect dinner when you want something simple yet satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ marinate time)
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
Place thighs skin-side down in the basket and cook for 12 minutes. Flip and cook another 10–12 minutes, until skin is crispy and internal temp hits 165°F.
Serve with lemon wedges for extra zing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 25g