Air fryer recipe · Mains
Chipotle Chicken
Smoky chipotle spiced chicken thighs with a deep red crust.
- 21 minTotal time
- 195°CAir fryer
- 3Serves
- Non-vegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 230kcal
- 32.1 gprotein
- 1.5 gcarbs
- 10.9 gfat
- 0.5 gfibre
Per serving, about 3 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- chicken thighs500 g
- chipotle powder1 tsp
- paprika1 tsp
- garlic powder1 tsp
- lime juice1 tbsp
- oil1 tbsp
- salt1 tsp
Method
Mix the marinade
Combine the chipotle powder, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, oil and salt in a bowl. Mix it into a smooth, loose paste so it spreads over the chicken evenly and every piece picks up the same smoky heat.
Coat the chicken
Rub the marinade all over the chicken thighs and let them sit for 10 minutes. Even a short rest lets the lime and spices settle into the meat, so the flavour reaches past the surface as it cooks.
Load the basket
Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the basket, not touching. Space around each piece lets the hot air circle them, so they roast and brown all over rather than steaming where they overlap.
Air fry
Air fry at 195°C for 13 minutes, then flip each thigh over. Turning them at the halfway mark browns both sides evenly and stops the face against the basket from scorching before the other side colours.
Finish
Air fry at 195°C for 8 min until the crust is deep red and the chicken reaches 74°C inside with clear juices. Cut into the thickest thigh to check there is no pink at the centre before serving.
