The crispy and golden smoked paprika chicken on the outside and soft and succulent inside is a tasty version of the classic baked chicken.
Light, skinless.
I marinated the skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks with white wine – alternatively lemon juice – and seasoned them with a mix of herbs and spices and smoked paprika.
The smoked paprika, with its slightly spicy taste and fruity aroma, adds a smoky flavor reminiscent of barbecue sauce.
Tasty and delicious, irresistible!
If you don’t have an air fryer or prefer you can cook it in the oven.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Purchase the yellow chicken by asking the butcher to remove the skin: chicken skin is very fatty, so it’s best to remove it before cooking.
- 2 chicken thighs (yellow, skinless)
- to taste white wine (or lemon juice)
- to taste herb and spice mix for roast
- smoked paprika
- mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- chopped parsley
Suggested Tools
- Air Fryer
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 juices dripping onto 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 prevent cross-contamination.
4. Cook the chicken well.
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Slice through the thickest part: the meat should not have traces of pink, and the juices should be completely clear.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.
Place the chicken in a baking dish for marinating.
Drizzle the chicken pieces with white wine – or alternatively with lemon juice.Season with:
– a mix of herbs and spices for roast;
– smoked paprika;
– mixed peppercorns;
and rub thighs and drumsticks so that the seasoning is evenly distributed.Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or seal it inside a freezer bag and refrigerate for at least an hour, turning the chicken pieces halfway through the marinating process.
One hour later
Remove the chicken from the fridge and proceed with cooking.Follow the instructions – program, temperature, and times – indicated in your appliance’s user manual.
Check the degree of doneness from time to time.Procedure with my Ariete air fryer – Fry Healthy [Eurospin].
– Set the temperature to 392°F;
– Preheat for 5 minutes;
– Remove the cooking basket and arrange the chicken pieces on the grill accessory, avoiding overlap;
– Cook for 25 minutes;
– Remove the cooking basket and check that the chicken is cooked internally;
– Turn the chicken pieces;
– Continue cooking for 5 minutes until crispy and golden.Plate.
Add chopped parsley.Your smoked paprika chicken is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the chicken pieces.
Drizzle with the marinade.Preheat the oven.
Medium-small chicken thighs
Bake in a convection oven at 356°F for 40 minutes and continue at 320°F for 20 minutes.Larger chicken thighs
Bake in a convection oven at 392°F for 40 minutes and continue at 356°F for 20 minutes.
You can accompany your chicken with:
– Greek yogurt sauce or dressing.
Storage, tips, and variations
Cooked chicken keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat in an air fryer or oven to regain crispiness.
FAQ
How do I know if the chicken is well cooked?
Slice through the thickest part: the meat should not have traces of pink, and the juices should be completely clear.
Which part of the chicken is lighter?
The breast without skin: it has less fat.
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but slightly reduce the cooking time to prevent it from drying out.
