I cooked the chicken thighs in the air fryer: crispy and golden on the outside, soft and juicy inside just like fried but without the use of oil.
Light, skinless.
And you bring a tasty main course to the table that’s perfect for the whole family without complicating your life.
If you don’t have an air fryer or prefer, you can cook them in the oven.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Purchase of yellow chicken.
Choose medium-small chicken thighs and ask the butcher to separate them into thighs and drumsticks and remove the skin: chicken skin is very fatty so it’s best to remove it before cooking.
- 2 chicken thighs (yellow, skinless, separated into thighs and drumsticks)
- to taste lemon juice (or white wine)
- to taste herb and spice roast mix
Suggested Tools
- Air Fryer
If you don’t have an air fryer or prefer, you can cook them in the oven.
Preparation
1. Store raw chicken in a sealed container in the coldest part of the fridge at a temperature of 41°F max and avoid its liquids dripping on other foods.
2. Do not wash raw chicken: you could spread germs through water splashes.
3. After touching the chicken, thoroughly wash utensils, surfaces, and hands with hot water and soap to avoid cross-contamination.
4. Cook the chicken well.
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut into the thickest part: the meat should not show any traces of pink and the juices should be completely clear.Drizzle thighs and drumsticks with lemon juice – or alternatively with white wine.
Season with a mix of herbs and spices for roasting.Follow the instructions – program, temperature, and times – indicated in your appliance’s user manual.
Check the degree of cooking from time to time.Procedure with the Ariete Air Fryer – Friggi Sano [Eurospin].
– Set the temperature to 392°F;
– Preheat for 5 minutes;
– Take out the cooking basket and place thighs and drumsticks on the grill accessory, avoiding overlap;
– Cook for 25 minutes;
– Take out the cooking basket and check that the chicken is cooked internally;
– Turn the chicken pieces;
continue cooking for 5 minutes to ensure they are evenly crispy and golden.Plate up.
Season with lemon juice.Your air fryer chicken thighs are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Line a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper.
Place thighs and drumsticks on it.Preheat the oven.
Medium-small chicken thighs
Bake in a fan oven at 356°F for 40 minutes and continue at 320°F for 20 minutes.Larger chicken thighs
Bake in a fan oven at 392°F for 40 minutes and continue at 356°F for 20 minutes.The air fryer or oven chicken is an easy main course to balance with preferably whole grain carbohydrates [bread, pasta or rice] and vegetables thus composing a balanced meal or single dish that helps keep blood sugar stable.
You can accompany your chicken with homemade light sauces:
– Sugar-Free Ketchup;
– Sugar-Free Paprika Sauce;
– Light Pink Sauce or Light Cocktail Sauce;
– Greek Yogurt Sauce or Dressing.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
You can marinate the chicken thighs with lemon juice or white wine and a mix of herbs and spices for roasting for an hour before cooking.
For a more aromatic version, add garlic powder, turmeric, or smoked paprika to the herb and spice mix.
Cooked chicken can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat it in the air fryer or oven to regain the right texture.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Cut into the thickest part: the meat should not show any traces of pink and the juices should be completely clear.
Which part of the chicken is lighter?
The skinless breast: it has less fat.
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but slightly reduce the cooking times to prevent it from drying out.
