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Air Fryer Chicken Chermoula Vibrant New Recipe Your Family Will Love

Air Fryer Chicken Chermoula recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Air Fryer Chicken Chermoula offers a bold North African spice blend that makes for a quick and easy dinner. This weeknight family dinner features crispy air fryer chicken with fresh herbs and vibrant flavors everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bonesless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup red chermoula (See Below)
  • 3 lemons
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • 2 small preserved lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ras el Hanout
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Grind the saffron threads finely and mix with warm water, letting the color fully develop.
  2. Quarter the preserved lemons, scoop out the pulp discarding seeds, chop pulp, and combine with saffron water and other chermoula ingredients to form the marinade.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the chermoula mixture and let sit covered at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Halve the lemons and pan roast cut side down over medium-high heat until charred, then remove from skillet.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Place the marinated chicken and sauce in a greased baking dish in a single layer, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, drizzle lemon juice over the chicken, and broil for 5 minutes to get a lightly charred top.
  8. Serve garnished with the charred lemon halves, alongside rice and vegetables, spooning pan juices over the chicken.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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