Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Broccoli

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Chicken Thighs, bone‑in, skin‑on (about 2 lb, trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika (adds smoky depth)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic (or 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided: 2 Tbsp for chicken, 1 Tbsp for potatoes)
• 4 medium Yellow Potatoes (peeled and cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (leaves stripped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (plus a pinch for chicken)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

   In a mixing bowl combine lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, 2 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and massage the seasoning into the meat. Cover and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 8 hours.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prep the Potatoes

   Peel the yellow potatoes and cut into 1‑inch cubes. Toss them in a bowl with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the fresh thyme leaves until evenly coated.

   Time: PT8M

3. Preheat the Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F) and preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Arrange Chicken and Potatoes

   Place the seasoned potatoes in the bottom of the air‑fryer basket, spreading them in a single layer. Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top, skin side down.

   Time: PT2M

5. Air‑Fry the Main Dish

   Cook at 200 °C for 20 minutes. Open the basket, flip the chicken thighs skin side up, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the skin is golden‑brown and the internal temperature reaches 75 °C (165 °F).

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Steam the Broccoli

   While the chicken finishes, bring a pot of water to a boil, place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until bright green and tender‑crisp.

   Time: PT5M

7. Rest and Serve

   Remove the chicken and potatoes from the air fryer, let rest for 5 minutes. Plate the chicken thighs over the potatoes and serve with the steamed broccoli on the side.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g