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Peruvian Chicken

Peruvian chicken made in an air fryer is quick to prep and packed with amazing flavor. This is a classic blackened chicken dish originating from Lima, Peru.

Ingredients

    • 1 whole chicken (4 lbs./1.8 kg or smaller)
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
    • Juice from ½ small lime
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
    • 1½ tsp (7 mL) ground cumin
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground paprika
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground oregano
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
    • ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
    • 4 garlic cloves, pressed

Directions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Combine the remaining chicken ingredients in a small bowl and coat the chicken with the mixture.
  2. Set the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven to Roast for 58 minutes.
  3. Tie the legs together with a 12" (30-cm) piece of cooking twine. Tie the wings against the breasts with a 24" (61-cm) piece of twine (Making sure the string doesn’t touch the sides of the heating element). Place the chicken on the Sheet Pan.
  4. When the display says, “Add Food,” place the Sheet Pan in the oven. Press start. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking.
  5. Check the temperature of the chicken toward the end of cooking and add additional time by pressing the +1 minute button as needed, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).