Air Fryer Harissa Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Harissa Chicken

Air fryer harissa chicken is a flavorful and spicy dish. The air fried chicken is tender and juicy after being marinated in a blend of harissa paste and other aromatic spices.

Prep Time5

Cook Time16

Marinating time30

Total Time51

Course: Air Fryer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Servings:

Calories: 555kcal

Author: Aimee

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs boneless skinless
¼ cup harissa
1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey optional
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

To a large bowl, add the harissa paste, juice from 1 lemon, honey, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add chicken thighs to the bowl and stir until chicken thighs are completely coated in the marinade. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes-2 hours to marinate.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes. Add chicken thighs to the air fryer and cook for 14-16 minutes at 400 degrees F, flipping halfway through.
Serve as desired.

Notes

This recipe is for boneless skinless chicken thighs. If cooking chicken breast or bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cook time will likely need to be increased.
All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed. Chicken thighs are best cooked to a temperature of at least 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.
The spice level of this dish may vary based on the spice level of the harissa you are using.
This recipe does call for at least 30 minutes of marinating time for the best flavor.

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