Ingredients
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper)
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes
Rub chicken thighs with olive oil
Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over both sides
Place thighs in air fryer basket in a single layer
Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook 8-10 minutes until crispy and fully cooked
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice
Notes
For bone-in thighs, add 5 extra minutes to cook time
Customize taco seasoning with additional spices (e.g., oregano or smoked paprika)
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
Chicken can be diced directly in the air fryer for shredded results
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Air Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg