Quick Keto Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
A fast, low-carb dinner ready in under 30 minutes using your air fryer. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need simple keto cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 23 min
- Total Time: 33 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the herb mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, getting some under the skin if possible.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, toss the trimmed asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- After 15 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and add the seasoned asparagus around the chicken thighs.
- Continue to air fry for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken and asparagus before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, spray the skin lightly with avocado oil spray before the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- If your air fryer basket is crowded, cook the chicken and asparagus in two batches to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute chicken breasts, but reduce the cooking time by about 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh and 1/4 of asparagus
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120