Homemade Peri Peri Chicken
A fiery, smoky chicken dish made with a homemade peri‑peri paste that balances heat, sweetness, and citrus. The air‑fryer gives the legs a crisp, golden exterior while keeping the meat juicy, perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner.
Recipe by MomentsWithPrecious· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken legs
- smoked paprika, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- seasoning powder, to taste
- salt, to taste
- oil, to taste
- 1 piece sweet pointed pepper
- garlic, to taste
- scotch bonnet pepper, to taste
- paprika, to taste
- thyme, to taste
- onion powder, to taste
- cumin powder, to taste
- oregano, to taste
- honey, to taste
- lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- 1Preheat the air‑fryer oven to 392°F (400°F) while you prepare the seasoning.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, black pepper, seasoning powder, salt, oil, minced garlic, finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, regular paprika, dried thyme, onion powder, cumin powder, dried oregano, honey, and lemon juice.
- 3Stir the mixture until it forms a thick, homogeneous paste; adjust the amount of honey or lemon juice if you prefer more sweetness or acidity.
- 4Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, then rub the peri‑peri paste all over each piece, making sure the skin is fully coated.
- 5Arrange the coated chicken legs in a single layer inside the air‑fryer basket, leaving a small gap between each piece for even airflow.
- 6Insert the basket and cook for 12 minutes, then open the fryer and flip each leg to ensure uniform browning.
- 7Continue cooking for an additional 13 minutes, or until the exterior is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 167°F (165°F).
- 8Remove the chicken from the air fryer and transfer to a serving platter; let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
- 9Serve the peri‑peri chicken hot, optionally garnished with extra chopped sweet pointed pepper or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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- How long does it take to make Homemade Peri Peri Chicken?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Homemade Peri Peri Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Homemade Peri Peri Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by MomentsWithPrecious on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.