Air Fry Chicken Thigh: Carbs, Calories & Nutrition
Quick answer: approximately 10 g carbs and 210 kcal per 100 g as an indicative Glu-Scan estimate.
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About Air Fry Chicken Thigh
Air Fry Chicken Thigh is a fried, air-fried or stir-fried meat or poultry preparation.
Typical serving
A typical serving is around 100–200 g.
Where do the carbohydrates come from?
Plain meat contributes little carbohydrate; breading, sauces and starchy sides are the main carb sources.
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Focus carb counting on coatings, glazes, rice, noodles and side dishes.
Air Fry Chicken Thigh nutrition profile
Air Fry Chicken Thigh is prepared with hot circulating air, so it can use much less added oil than deep-frying. For this reference page, 100 g provides about 10 g carbohydrates, 210 kcal, 20 g protein and 10 g fat.
How air frying changes nutrition
Air frying does not remove the carbohydrate already present in the food. The biggest differences usually come from whether the food is breaded, coated with starch, brushed with oil or served with a sweet sauce.
Protein itself is low in carbohydrate
Plain meat or poultry contains little carbohydrate. Most carbs in a fried version come from flour, breadcrumbs, batter, sweet glaze or a starchy side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in Air Fry Chicken Thigh?
About 10 g per 100 g as an indicative Glu-Scan estimate.
How many calories are in Air Fry Chicken Thigh?
About 210 kcal per 100 g as an indicative estimate.
What affects the nutrition of Air Fry Chicken Thigh?
Plain meat contributes little carbohydrate; breading, sauces and starchy sides are the main carb sources.