Air Fryer Crispy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy spice-rubbed chicken breast cooked in the air fryer alongside sweet potato wedges and burst cherry tomatoes. A quick, delicious Mediterranean dish packed with lean protein and fiber.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Bettina + Lila
Bettina created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes to restore crispiness.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Wash 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx
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Wash 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx
Wash 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx. 600g total) thoroughly and cut them lengthwise into equal-sized wedges, about 0.5 inch (1.3cm) thick.
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Toss the sweet potato wedges with 1…
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, 0.25 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper until coated evenly.
Look for: coated evenly
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Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C)…
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Place the seasoned sweet potato wedges in…
Place the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Pat 4 chicken breasts (approx
While the potatoes cook, pat 4 chicken breasts (approx. 600g total) dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp sea salt, and black pepper.
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Push the wedges to one side of…
After the initial 10 minutes of sweet potato cooking, push the wedges to one side of the air fryer basket. Place the chicken breasts and 200g of cherry tomatoes into the open space in the basket.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Air fry everything together at 390°F (200°C)…
Air fry everything together at 390°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning the chicken once halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the tomatoes are blistered.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the tomatoes are blistered
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Transfer the chicken to a clean plate…
Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to keep the juices inside before slicing.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Divide the sliced chicken breast
Divide the sliced chicken breast, crispy sweet potato wedges, and roasted cherry tomatoes evenly across 4 plates to serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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