Description
Crispy air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes deliver a mouthwatering Mediterranean-style meal in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken and golden potatoes create a perfect one-pan dinner that satisfies hunger and delights senses with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Starches:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, creating an optimal cooking environment for achieving crispy, golden results.
- Craft a robust marinade by blending olive oil with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating and allowing 15-20 minutes for flavor absorption.
- Prepare potatoes by tossing them with residual marinade, olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance their taste profile.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for effortless cleanup, then strategically place chicken thighs skin-side down with potatoes surrounding them.
- Execute cooking process for 25-30 minutes, rotating chicken and potatoes midway to guarantee uniform browning and consistent texture.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F, indicating safe and perfectly cooked meat.
- Allow chicken and potatoes to rest briefly after cooking, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Plate the golden-brown chicken thighs alongside crispy potatoes, ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring crispy skin every single time.
- Pat chicken completely dry before marinating to achieve that incredible golden-brown crispiness in the air fryer.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, leaving enough space between chicken and potatoes for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different herb combinations like rosemary, sage, or za’atar for unique flavor profiles that complement the chicken and potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg