Air-Fryer Smoky Chipotle Chicken Thigh Boxes

AF-200 Crew Recipe

Air-Fryer Smoky Chipotle Chicken Thigh Boxes

Some meals don't need fancy presentation. Just properly cooked chicken, crispy potatoes and enough smoky flavour to keep you coming back for another bite. These chipotle chicken thighs are marinated until packed with smoky heat, roasted until beautifully caramelised, then served alongside crispy paprika potatoes, roasted peppers and a cooling garlic lime dressing. It's bold, satisfying and exactly the sort of meal you'll find yourself craving again next week.

Air-Fryer Smoky Chipotle Chicken Thigh Boxes
Air-Fryer Smoky Chipotle Chicken Thigh Boxes preparation stage

You’ll Need

For the Chicken
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chipotle paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp onion granules, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp cracked black pepper, Juice of ½ lime

For the Boxes
700g baby potatoes, halved, 1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced, 1 small red onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper

Garlic Lime Dressing
150g Greek yoghurt
Juice of 1 lime
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Pinch of sea salt

Optional but Dangerous

Pickled jalapeños

Sliced avocado

Fresh coriander

Hot sauce

Crumbled feta

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, chipotle paste, smoked paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, oregano, sea salt, black pepper and lime juice.

Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the marinade and leave for 20 minutes if time allows.

Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.

Air fry the potatoes for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Add the chicken thighs, peppers and onion to the basket.

Air fry for 18–20 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until the thighs are cooked through, lightly charred around the edges and the vegetables are roasted.

Meanwhile, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, lime juice, grated garlic, coriander and sea salt until smooth.

Divide the potatoes, roasted vegetables and chipotle chicken between four serving boxes or bowls.

Drizzle generously with the garlic lime dressing.

Finish with fresh coriander and any optional toppings before serving.

Serve immediately while everything is hot, smoky and full of flavour.

Lad Tip: Leave the chicken thighs whole instead of chopping them before cooking. They stay noticeably juicier in the air fryer, and slicing them just before serving lets all those smoky chipotle juices soak straight into the potatoes underneath.

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