You’ll Need
Serves 4–6
For the Chicken
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp onion granules, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
For the Tray
800g baby potatoes, halved, 2 large red onions, cut into wedges
2 red peppers, cut into chunky pieces, 2 corn on the cob, cut into halves
4 smoked sausages, sliced into large chunks, 8 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt and black pepper
Garlic Butter
40g butter
2 garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
To Finish
100g grated mature cheddar
Fresh parsley, Lemon wedges, Rich Onion Gravy
300ml chicken stock, 1 large onion, finely sliced
20g butter, 1 tbsp plain flour, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, Black pepper
Optional but Dangerous
Crispy bacon pieces
Fried eggs
Garlic bread
Wholegrain mustard
Hot sauce
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
Mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, thyme, sea salt and black pepper, then coat the chicken thoroughly.
Toss the potatoes, peppers, onion wedges, whole garlic cloves and corn with the olive oil, salt and black pepper.
Air fry the vegetables for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Add the chicken thighs and smoked sausages to the basket.
Continue cooking for 20–22 minutes, turning everything halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through, the potatoes are crispy and the sausages are lightly caramelised.
Meanwhile, melt the butter with the grated garlic and parsley.
Brush the corn generously with the garlic butter during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
Sprinkle the grated mature cheddar over the chicken and potatoes for the final 3 minutes, allowing it to melt and bubble.
For the gravy, gently cook the sliced onion in the butter until soft and caramelised. Stir in the flour, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thick and rich.
Transfer everything to one large serving tray, drizzle over a little of the gravy and serve the rest alongside.
Finish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.