the Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Jerk Chicken

Name: Air-Fried Jerk Chicken
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 3 green onions - chopped; 2 tbsp finely grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 2 habanero or scotch bonnet chilies - seeds removed, coarsely chopped; 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tsp finely grated lime zest; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1½ tsp ground allspice; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp dark brown sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 6 (3 lb) chicken thighs (with skin and bones) - trimmed; Cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

Big on flavor, this recipe is everything you want jerk to be. If you've got more time marinate the chicken overnight to get the maximum flavor experience.

45 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4–6

Ingredients

Measurements:

3 green onions
chopped
2 tbsp finely grated ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 habanero or scotch bonnet chilies
seeds removed, coarsely chopped
1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp finely grated lime zest
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 (3 lb) chicken thighs (with skin and bones)
trimmed

To serve

Cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Instructions

1
Place all the jerk ingredients, except the chicken in a blender and blend, scraping down the side occasionally, until pureed.
2
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the jerk seasoning and turn to coat. Chicken can be cooked straight away or refrigerated overnight.
3
Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 35 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
4
For easy cleaning and to avoid burning, line the roasting pan with foil and place the broiling rack on top. Place the chicken, skin side up on the rack.
5
Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 35 minutes. When there is 10 minutes remaining on the timer, rotate the pan, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking.
6
The chicken is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, air fry a little longer.
Tip: The size of the chicken thighs can alter the cooking time. For best results, using a probe, test for doneness 3-5 minutes before the end of the cook.
7
Remove from the oven. Cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8
Serve the chicken with cilantro and lime wedges.