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Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Thighs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    26 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    35 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 1 min

Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Thighs

10 ratings

These Keto air fryer tandoori chicken thighs are smothered in a spiced yogurt marinade then cooked through until crisp and golden. Cooking the chicken thighs in the air fryer is a great way to guarantee a crisp, golden skin and makes a great alternative to barbecued meat. These Keto chicken thighs make a flavorsome dinner option the whole family can enjoy.

Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Ingredients

We have used skin on and bone in chicken thighs for maximum fats and flavor. The chicken is coated in a thick yogurt marinade, seasoned with garam masala, turmeric, paprika, ginger, cumin and a hint of zesty lemon. Once coated, the thighs are air fried until crisp and golden.

Serving Suggestions

These Keto chicken thighs are a great addition to an Indian inspired dinner. Perfect served with cauliflower rice and an Indian inspired slaw. These chicken thighs are perfect served hot but also make great cold leftovers for a low carb lunch.

  • Net Carbs

    1.2 g

  • Fiber

    0.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    1.9 g

  • Protein

    23.5 g

  • Fats

    12.7 g

221 cals

Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

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  • Chicken Thigh With Skin

    Chicken Thigh With Skin

    4 medium

  • Dannon All Natural Yogurt, Plain

    Dannon All Natural Yogurt, Plain

    3 tablespoon

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 teaspoon

  • Turmeric, Ground

    Turmeric, Ground

    1 teaspoon

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Garam Masala

    Garam Masala

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    ½ teaspoon

  • Ginger, Ground

    Ginger, Ground

    ½ teaspoon

  • Cumin, Ground

    Cumin, Ground

    ½ teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    ½ tablespoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 4

1 h 1 min

  • Step 1

    Add the yogurt, oil, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, garlic powder, ginger, cumin, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix together until smooth and well combined. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Spoon the yogurt marinade over the chicken pieces. Use your hands to rub the dressing liberally all over the thighs so that they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
    Step 2

  • Step 3

    Lightly oil the basket of your air fryer. Arrange the thighs side by side in the air fryer basket. Set the basket in the air fryer and set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
    Step 3

  • Step 4

    After this time, turn the chicken pieces over and increase the temperature to 375 degrees. Set the timer for a further 15 minutes. Check that the chicken is completely cooked through and the skin is crisp and golden. Cook for longer if needed to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
    Step 4

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Comments 10

  • AmazingMacadamia618403

    AmazingMacadamia618403 2 years ago

    Great recipe .Marinated for 24 hrs .Used skinless boneless chicken thighs .Cooked in air fryer at 180°C.Luckily we reduced the time .Cooking time 20 min total 10 min each side ( Ninja airfryer). Oiled bottom tray only Checked at 18 min slightly pink inside , so we increased at 1 min intervals.Perfect flavour.Our chicken thighs were slightly smaller- hence reduced time .Would definitely- cook on a regular basis.Next time will add Asian side salad and PON onion bajij

    • lialove

      lialove 2 years ago

      Tasty if you double the salt and marinate for a full day at least

      • AnnieBannanie10

        AnnieBannanie10 2 years ago

        I really liked this, it was delicious. You can adjust the spices to your taste with practice. Using yoghurt to marinate is a game changer. I think the longer you can marinate the better, but this was very easy and delicious. I served this with cauliflower rice and chopped green pepper mixed up and microwaved.

        • Meycay78

          Meycay78 3 years ago

          Absolutely delicious!!! I did marinate mine for a day. I’d probably add a tad more salt but that’s just me.

          • Smithy 0117

            Smithy 0117 3 years ago

            I marinaded the. Hi Ken for 48 hours and added a pinch of dried birds eye chilli. It was amazing

            • Sally33

              Sally33 4 years ago

              It was good, not great but good. The chicken came out so tender and the skin was crispy but I did not like the spices. That’s just my personal preference.

              • Bldblueys

                Bldblueys 4 years ago

                I made it with chicken breast but only used yogurt and Italian seasoning or you can do package ranch dressing just don’t go to heavy on the seasoning

            • Mm47

              Mm47 4 years ago

              I found this to be very bland but the obvious culprit is a lack of proper marinating time. Going to make the remaining thighs after a half day and see how they fair.

              • MLDyal

                MLDyal 4 years ago

                These are delicious. Very easy.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 4 years ago

                  Thank you :)