Crispy Air-Fried Peri-Peri Chicken
Crispy Air-Fried Peri-Peri Chicken
Ingredients
For the Peri-Peri Marinade
- 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 red bird's eye chilies, stems removed, or more for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Peri-Peri Marinade: In a food processor, combine the chopped red bell pepper, red onion, garlic cloves, red bird's eye chilies, smoked paprika, dried oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Process until a smooth sauce forms. Scrape down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the peri-peri marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat the air fryer: Once the chicken has marinated, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Air fry the chicken: Cook for 10-12 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs. Continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is crispy and cooked through. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Rest and serve: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the chicken moist. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
⏱️ 3 min
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Crispy Air-Fried Peri-Peri Chicken
Ingredients
For the Peri-Peri Marinade
- 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 red bird's eye chilies, stems removed, or more for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Peri-Peri Marinade: In a food processor, combine the chopped red bell pepper, red onion, garlic cloves, red bird's eye chilies, smoked paprika, dried oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Process until a smooth sauce forms. Scrape down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the peri-peri marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat the air fryer: Once the chicken has marinated, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Air fry the chicken: Cook for 10-12 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs. Continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is crispy and cooked through. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Rest and serve: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the chicken moist. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
⏱️ 3 min