This air fryer chicken and potatoes is the recipe I make when I have zero energy and still need to feed everyone. Chicken thighs, a handful of potatoes, bell pepper, onion, a tomato paste spice rub, and 25 minutes in the air fryer. That is the whole thing.
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The tomato paste is the move here. It coats the chicken in a way that gets deeply caramelized in the air fryer and gives you way more flavor than a standard dry rub. The vegetables go in the basket first and the chicken sits on top so the drippings season everything underneath while it cooks.
Serve these air fryer chicken thighs and potatoes any night you need dinner on the table fast with minimal cleanup. One basket, one meal, done. It is the best lazy dinner that does not taste like a lazy dinner. This one is the perfect go-to when I have had one of those days… or weeks.
My 5 Minute Peanut Chili Oil Noodles have the same lazy dinner energy as this one. And for one pot nights try my One Pot Crispy Beef with Ramen Noodles or Beef Gyudon Rice Cooker. Both on the table in 20 minutes.
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How to make (PICTURES)
- Step 1: Mix the marinade and rub onto the chicken thighs really well.
- Step 2: Halve the potatoes and quarter the onion. Cut the bell pepper into chunks.
- Step 3: Vegetables in the basket first. Chicken on top.
- Step 4: Air fry at 375°F for 25 minutes. Flip halfway.
What to serve
- Garlic Braised Kale- the easiest way to get your greens in and it pairs perfectly with the chicken drippings from this dish.
- Asian Coleslaw - fresh, crunchy, and the perfect contrast to the warm spiced chicken. A great summer side that goes with almost everything on this site.
- Air Fryer Green Beans - umami packed and done in the same air fryer while the chicken rests. One appliance, two dishes, dinner sorted
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes with Tomato Paste Rub. One Basket, 25 Minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl combine olive oil, tomato paste, salt, paprika, onion powder, coriander, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and rub the marinade in really well so every piece is fully coated.8 boneless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Halve the potatoes and quarter the onion. Cut the bell pepper into chunks.1 cup small potatoes, 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper
- Place the potatoes, onion, and bell pepper in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top.
- Cook at 375°F for 25 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through at the 12 minute mark.
- Once the chicken is done remove it and check the potatoes. If they need more time, air fry the vegetables for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until tender and golden.
- Plate the chicken and vegetables together. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.Fresh parsley
Notes
- Rub the tomato paste marinade in really well. Get it into every fold of the chicken. This is what gives you that deep caramelised colour and flavour in the air fryer.
- Vegetables go in first, chicken on top. The chicken drippings season everything underneath while it cooks. This is the move that makes the potatoes taste incredible.
- Small potatoes halved cook perfectly in 25 minutes alongside the chicken. Larger potatoes need to be cut smaller or they will not be done in time.
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