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Air Fryer Jamaican Style Curry Chicken

This Air Fryer Curry Chicken recipe is a modern twist on the traditional Jamaican dish. It is flavorful, hearty and ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Jamaican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 194.03kcal
Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to a large bowl with all of the spices (curry powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, adobo seasoning and salt). Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves and olive oil to the bowl.
  • Mix everything together with a spoon or massage with your hands until all sides of the chicken are coated with the seasonings. Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but ideally for a few hours.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Once preheated, spray the basket or tray with cooking spray, add the chicken to the basket or tray and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the chicken has reached 165 degrees F internally.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Marinate the chicken. It's best to marinade the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking, if not overnight. 
  • For best results, place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure an even cook.
  • Cook the chicken to no more than 170 degrees F. Any longer and the chicken can begin to dry out. Use a meat thermometer by sticking it into the thickest part of the chicken to check the temperature.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on air fryer models. Be sure to check the temperature of the chicken after 20 minutes.
  • Cooked chicken, when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, should be consumed within 3-4 days. 
  • Reheat in the air fryer for 15 minutes to allow the chicken to come to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and to maintain the crispy texture. Reheating in the microwave may lead to soggy chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 194.03kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.89g | Protein: 22.84g | Fat: 8.67g | Saturated Fat: 1.74g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107.73mg | Sodium: 395.35mg | Potassium: 392.56mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1.42g | Vitamin A: 238.73IU | Vitamin C: 6.43mg | Calcium: 36.29mg | Iron: 1.99mg