Air Fryer
Easy Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes
This is one of those easy one-basket air fryer meals I come back to. Chicken thighs are one of my favourite chicken cuts to cook in the air fryer, so I season them, leave them to marinate for a bit, then add the potatoes straight into the same marinade. Everything goes into the air fryer together, and dinner more or less takes care of itself.
- Prep
- About 15 mins
- Rest
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 20 mins
- Total
- About 50 mins
- Air Fryer
- 180°C / 350°F
- Difficulty
- Easy
5.0 from 1 rating
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Potatoes
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- BBQ spice, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- A splash of avocado oil
- Green onions, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for serving
Method
- 01
Season the chicken: place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Add salt, paprika, BBQ spice, garlic powder and onion powder to taste, then add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and a splash of avocado oil. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated.
- 02
Marinate for 15 minutes: leave the seasoned chicken to marinate for 15 minutes.
- 03
Prepare the potatoes: wash the potatoes and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Add them to the marinated chicken and mix them through the marinade so they become coated.
- 04
Air fry: transfer the chicken thighs and potatoes to the air fryer and air fry at 180°C / 350°F for 20 minutes.
- 05
Check halfway through: about halfway through cooking, open the air fryer and check how the chicken and potatoes are getting on, then continue cooking for the rest of the 20 minutes.
- 06
Garnish and serve: serve the chicken and potatoes hot, finished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Lackie's Notes
Chicken thighs are one of my favourite chicken cuts to cook in the air fryer, and this is such an easy way to turn them into a full meal.
I didn't turn or toss anything during this cook. I simply opened the basket halfway through to see how everything was getting on. Air fryers vary, so keep an eye on yours.
