Description
This Air Fryer Paprika Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated with fragrant smoked paprika, garlic, and fresh herbs, paired perfectly with crispy, seasoned yellow potatoes. It’s a quick, flavorful meal that uses the air fryer to achieve a deliciously crispy skin and golden potatoes with minimal oil and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 Chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (heaping)
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 0.5 tsp Fresh thyme
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 5 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Lemon's juice (1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Potatoes
- 3 Yellow potatoes
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, fresh thyme, garlic powder, minced garlic, olive oil, avocado oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat thoroughly and let the flavors infuse.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the yellow potatoes and cut them into chunks or quarters, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Season Potatoes in Air Fryer Basket: Place the cut potatoes at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Add avocado oil, garlic salt, and fresh thyme leaves. Toss or stir the basket gently to coat the potatoes evenly with the seasonings and oil.
- Arrange Chicken on Potatoes: Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top of the potatoes with the skin side facing down. This arrangement allows the chicken juices to drip down and flavor the potatoes during cooking.
- Air Fry First Phase: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. This initial phase cooks the chicken and potatoes through and starts crisping the skin.
- Flip Chicken and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip the chicken so the skin side is facing up. Lower the temperature to 360°F (182°C) and air fry for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the skin to golden perfection.
- Crisp Potatoes (Optional): Remove the chicken from the basket. Return the potatoes to the air fryer and increase the temperature to 400°F (204°C). Air fry for another 5–7 minutes to achieve a crispy crust on the potatoes.
- Serve: Plate the chicken thighs with the crispy potatoes and enjoy a flavorful, hearty meal cooked entirely in the air fryer.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity to control spiciness.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced aroma.
- Ensure chicken thighs are patted dry before marinating to help seasoning adhere better.
- Turning chicken skin side up during air frying is key for crispy skin.
- Check potatoes doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be tender inside and crispy outside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
