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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with White Rice

56g protein, $1.35/plate, 25 min. Air Fryer perfection.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with White Rice
🌡️Air Fryer
🍗Thighs200g
+
🍚Rice1 serving
Skin-side up for crispy skin
Protein
56g
Calories
624
Cost
$1.35
Total Time
25m

Combo Score

8.7/10
Protein
8.5
Value
10.0
Speed
7.5
Ease
8.5

Nutrition Breakdown

1serving
624cal
Calories
56g
Protein
45g
Carbs
22g
Fat

How to Make It

1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

2

Season thighs. Place skin-side up in basket.

3

Cook 20-22 min until skin is crispy and internal temp is 175°F.

4

No flipping needed for skin-on thighs.

400°F22 mincook time

Pro Tips

  • At $1.35/plate with 56g protein, this is elite value.
  • No preheating needed on most air fryers. Just throw it in.
  • Make a big batch of rice on Sunday. Reheat all week.

Cost Breakdown

Thighs
$1.10
Rice
$0.25
Per Plate
$1.35
Per Month (1x/day)
$41
Protein per dollar: 41.5g/$

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