Air Fryer Paprika Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5-3 lbs)
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Season the Chicken and Potatoes

In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, potato chunks, avocado oil, and all of the seasonings.

Use your hands to toss everything together until the chicken and potatoes are evenly coated in oil and spices.

Cook in the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 400F.

Arrange the seasoned chicken and potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Do not stack them; the hot air needs to circulate to make everything crispy.

Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the pieces halfway through.

Check for Doneness

The chicken is done when the skin is golden brown and crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads at least 165F.

The potatoes should be tender on the inside and have crispy edges.

Rest and Serve

Remove the chicken and potatoes from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Air Fryer Paprika Chicken and Potatoes

The air fryer is perfect for making chicken with skin that gets as crispy as if it were deep-fried. Throwing potatoes in at the same time makes this a complete meal that's done in about 30 minutes. The only real rule is not to overcrowd the basket.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time25 minutes mins

Rest Time5 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5-3 lbs)
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs and potato chunks with the avocado oil and all the seasonings until evenly coated.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
• Place the seasoned chicken and potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Cook at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• The chicken is done when the skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Let the chicken and potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Work in batches if needed – do not overcrowd the air fryer basket as this will prevent proper crisping.