(Air Fryer) Peruvian Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Green Sauce

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With father’s day coming up, we’re making these crispy skinned yet juicy Peruvian Chicken Thighs with a Creamy Avocado Green Sauce – all made in air fryer for a fool-proof dinner that is sooo crave worthy!

Ingredients you'll need:

  • 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless with skin on (skin is optional)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 tbsp. Paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp. EACH: Salt, Ground Cumin, & Black Pepper
  • 4 tbsp. Olive Oil

How to Make Peruvian Chicken in the Air Fryer:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the chicken is well-coated in the seasonings.
  2. Add to your air fryer to cook at 400F for 15-18 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.

How to Make a Peruvian Green Sauce:

In a food processor, you'll blend a whole bunhof fresh cilantro, plain greek yogurt, lime juice, ripe avocado, and a fresh jalapeño together until smooth. You can add water to help thin out to desire preference, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

How to Store and Reheat Air Fryer Chicken:

Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350F for 8-10 minutes, until warmed through.

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(Air Fryer) Peruvian Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Green Sauce

A crispy skinned, Peruvian chicken thighs recipe made in the air fryer for an easy weeknight dinner!

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1
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COOK:
15
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TOTAL:
30
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TOTAL:
30

Ingredients

Servings: 4

For the Peruvian Chicken:

  • Equipment: Cosori Turboblaze Air Fryer
  • 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless with skin on (skin is optional)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 tbsp. Paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp. EACH: Salt, Ground Cumin, & Black Pepper
  • 4 tbsp. Olive Oil

For the Avocado Green Sauce:

  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. For the Peruvian Chicken: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the chicken is well-coated in the seasonings.
  2. Add to your air fryer to cook at 400F for 15-18 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.
  3. For the Avocado Green Sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender to pulse until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Enjoy the chicken warm with the green sauce!

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