Cajun Chicken Thighs
Crispy, juicy Cajun-spiced chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer and ready in under 30 minutes of active time.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken thighs, skin on, bone in (washed, patted dry)
1000 g
all purpose seasoning
1 tbsp
cajun seasoning
3 tbsp
garlic (minced)
1 tsp
lime (juiced)
0.5 piece
olive oil
1 tbsp
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Place chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add all purpose seasoning, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and olive oil. Mix thoroughly to coat, ensuring seasoning gets under the skin as well.
Air fry the chicken
Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Place chicken thighs skin side up on the tray. Cook for 22 minutes, turning halfway through. Check internal temperature with meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
Glaze and serve
Remove chicken from tray. Pour collected juices into a bowl. Glaze the chicken with the juices and optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Reheat until internal temperature reaches 74°C.
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