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Air Fryer Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

Spice up your dinner with this easy and flavorful air fryer peri-peri chicken recipe. Juicy, tender chicken coated in a fiery sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Half chicken
  • Peri Peri Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup Peri Peri Sauce

Instructions

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  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  2. Rub the chicken with the paprika, salt and pepper. Make sure to get the spices under the skin.
  3. Rub the chicken with the sauce.
  4. Put it in the fridge and let it marinate for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Put the chicken in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  6. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 20 minutes.
  7. Flip and cook for 10-15 minutes more.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to verify the temperature has reached 170 degrees F.
  9. Serve with more peri peri sauce, either brushed on the chicken or for dipping.

Notes

  • Experiment with different cuts of chicken. While I love using half a chicken for this recipe, you can also use chicken thighs, drumsticks, or even wings. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Here is how to adjust the cooking time:
  • : 15 minute total
  • : 20 minutes
  • Always use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature of the chicken. Food poisoning is not fun!
  • Don't skip the marinating time. Letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours!) will make a big difference in terms of flavor.
  • If you like your food extra spicy, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice rub. Just be warned—a little goes a long way!
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can also make this recipe in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and cook the chicken for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

  • Experiment with different cuts of chicken. While I love using half a chicken for this recipe, you can also use chicken thighs, drumsticks, or even wings. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Here is how to adjust the cooking time:

    Boneless chicken thighs: 15 minute total Bone-in chicken thighs or legs: 20 minutes Boneless chicken breast: 20 minutes Bone-in chicken breast: 30 minutes Wings: 20 minutes

  • Boneless chicken thighs: 15 minute total
  • Bone-in chicken thighs or legs: 20 minutes
  • Boneless chicken breast: 20 minutes
  • Bone-in chicken breast: 30 minutes
  • Wings: 20 minutes
  • Always use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature of the chicken. Food poisoning is not fun!
  • Don't skip the marinating time. Letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours!) will make a big difference in terms of flavor.
  • If you like your food extra spicy, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice rub. Just be warned—a little goes a long way!
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can also make this recipe in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and cook the chicken for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Potassium 260mg (7%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 508IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Potassium 260mg 6%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 508IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.