Air Fryer Chicken Thighs & Roasted Potatoes

Paprika chicken thighs, crisp potato chunks and green beans cooked in manageable air fryer batches.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 45 min · 2 servings
Equipment: 5–6 litre air fryer; smaller models need extra batches

• 350g boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 450g potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks
• 200g green beans, trimmed
• 15g olive oil, divided
• 30g lemon wedges
• 4g smoked paprika (2 tsp)
• 6g garlic, finely grated
• 1g dried oregano (1 tsp)
• 2g salt, divided

1. 1

   Preheat a 5–6 litre air fryer to 190°C. Dry the potato chunks thoroughly and toss with 10g oil, half the paprika and half the salt.

2. 2

   Arrange the potatoes in a loose layer. Air fry for 20–25 minutes, shaking twice, until golden and tender when pierced. Cook in extra batches if the basket would be crowded.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, coat the chicken with the remaining 5g oil, paprika, salt, garlic and oregano. When the potatoes are ready, transfer them to a dish and keep warm.

4. 4

   Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 190°C for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until the thickest part reaches 74°C; timings depend on thigh size. Rest for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   While the chicken cooks, boil or steam the green beans for 4–5 minutes until tender. Divide the chicken, potatoes and beans between two plates and serve with lemon wedges.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate within 2 hours in shallow containers at 4°C or below. Keep for up to 3 days, or freeze the chicken and potatoes for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Air fry at 180°C for about 6–10 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reaches 74°C; microwave the beans separately until piping hot.

Substitutions

Chicken breast can replace thighs; begin checking earlier and cook to 74°C. Use broccoli instead of green beans. Extra air fryer batches increase total time.

Estimated nutrition per serving

538 kcal · 41g protein · 50.2g carbs · 20.0g fat · 9.0g fibre.

Calculated from measured ingredients using generic composition estimates. Brands and portion sizes change the result. Optional additions and substitutions are excluded.

Storage guidance: USDA leftover guidance