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Air Fryer Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

With only a few minutes of prep time, our air fryer peri peri chicken makes a satisfying and delicious meal with minimal work and maximal flavor.
  • cook TIME 30 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: South African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (19)

  • 24 oz skin-on boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 oz red bell pepper cubed
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz carol lettuce
  • 1 oz red onion julienned
  • 1 oz carrot julienned
  • 1 oz onions cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves halved
  • 1 bird-eye chili
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Put 2 oz red bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves, 1 bird-eye chili, and 1 oz onion into the air fryer basket. Cook at 400℉ for 4 minutes. Set aside.

2

Make the peri peri sauce. Combine the baked vegetables and spices — 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp brown sugar — in a food processor. Process until well mixed.

3

Score the skin of the chicken with a point of a sharp knife and place the chicken in a bowl.

4

Pour the peri peri sauce over 24 oz chicken thighs and turn to coat each piece of chicken with marinade.

5

Place the chicken pieces skin-side down on the air fryer basket and cook at 375℉ for 17 minutes. Then flip them over and continue to cook at 350℉ for another 8 minutes.

6

Transfer the chicken to a plate. Serve it with a salad made with 4 oz cherry tomatoes, 1 oz red onion, 1 oz carrot, and 4 oz carol lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 477kcal | Fat 35g | Saturated Fat 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat 7g | Monounsaturated Fat 17g | Cholesterol 167mg | Sodium 542mg | Potassium 569mg | Carbohydrate 9g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 4g | Protein 29g | Vitamin A 2307IU | Vitamin C 30mg | Calcium 44mg | Iron 2mg