Ninja Foodi Chicken Recipe

Make this mouth-watering Ninja Foodi Chicken Recipe in no time at all! This recipe is fuss-free and requires a few easy-to-find ingredients. Serve it for dinner with potatoes, salad, sweet potatoes fries or veggies.

Air fryers are a great alternative to deep frying because you use little to no oil. The oil intake is reduced by about 70 - 80 percent. You also don't have to watch the food as it cooks; there is no risk of accidentally splashing or spilling hot oil. Set the temperature and time and let it work its magic while you have a cup of tea or get something else done!

I love serving chicken pieces because they feed many and there are usually leftovers. It is also versatile and can be served with various sides like easy roasted vegetables, the best roasted potatoes, easy dauphinoise potatoes and more.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

• It can be seasoned in lots of different ways. Feel free to add any other seasoning to suit your taste.
• You can double or triple the recipe to feed more people.
• Ninja foodi chicken can be served with various dishes.
• It is a great weeknight dinner option.

Ninja Foodi Chicken Recipe Ingredients

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

• Chicken pieces or whole chicken: Select a fresh whole chicken or chicken pieces for this recipe. If the chicken is frozen, then make sure you allow it to thaw completely before you season it. You may also enjoy these fried chicken thighs and Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings.
• Garlic: Grate or finely chop a generous amount of garlic for the marinade.
• Lemon: Use fresh lemons or shop-bought lemon juice to add a splash of citrusy flavor to the chicken.
• Mixed herbs: Use dried mixed herbs for this recipe. If you don't have dried mixed herbs, add dried parsley, thyme, oregano, and basil.
• Vegetable or Sunflower Oil: Add a splash of oil to the marinade.

Tips and Substitutions

• Seasoning: The great thing about chicken is that it can be seasoned in many different ways. I decided to use a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients for this recipe, but feel free to add any other seasoning of your choice. Some popular alternatives are spicy chicken, soy chicken and more.
• Marinate: For more intense flavors, leave the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes before air frying.
• Air fryer: If you are not using a Ninja Foodi air fryer, you may change the temperature or timing slightly. It shouldn't differ too much, though, as most air fryers are similar.
• Crispy chicken: To make the chicken crispy, use the max crisp mode for the last 3-5 minutes.
• Air fryer recipes: You may also enjoy my Quick Cauliflower in Air Fryer, Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Quick Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Chips, Easy Air Fryer Hot Wings and Tik Tok Garlic Bread in Air Fryer.

Ninja Foodi Chicken Recipe

1. Add oil, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, mixed herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest and grated garlic to a bowl and stir. Set aside.

2. Clean the whole chicken. Then, chop the chicken into pieces. Alternatively, you can use chicken pieces that have already been cut.

Tip: If you want your chicken pieces to be extra crispy, then leave them to dry or pat them down with a paper towel before seasoning.

3. Preheat the air fryer to 180C/360F. Then, add chicken pieces to the bowl and rub the marinade into the chicken pieces. You can leave the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes for more flavor or make it immediately.

Tip: Add any seasoning of your choice at this stage.

6. Once the Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken is ready, serve it with creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries or salad and enjoy this moist, aromatic chicken!

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