- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 290 kcal
Quick summary
“Tender chicken breast cubes seasoned with paprika and herbs, roasted in the air fryer with golden baby potatoes and crispy asparagus. A complete and balanced meal prepared in stages without heating the kitchen on hot days.”
What you need to know
- Staggered cooking ensures soft potatoes inside and green asparagus at the point without drying out the chicken.
- The circulating air of the air fryer browns the surface of the cubes, retaining internal moisture without requiring excess oil.
- The lemon zest and juice added at the end cut through the starch and elevate the herbaceous aromatic notes.
Ingredients
Main
- g, cut into 2-3 cm cubes Chicken Breast
- g, washed and cut in half (or into quarters if large) Baby potatoes
- g, ends trimmed Aspargos frescos
- tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- teaspoon Sweet paprika
- teaspoon Garlic powder
- teaspoon Dry oregano
- teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper
- unit (for zest and juice, optional for serving) Limão
- tablespoons (optional, to serve) Salsa fresca picada
Instructions
Principal
- Prepare the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chicken cubes, the baby potatoes cut in half, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly seasoned.
- Preheat the Air Fryer and bake the potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for 5 minutes. Distribute the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer (if necessary, bake in batches). Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Add the chicken: Remove the air fryer basket and add the seasoned chicken cubes over the potatoes. Shake the basket to mix. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 8-10 minutes at 190°C, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is cooked and golden.
- Include the asparagus: While the chicken and potatoes cook, season the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. In the last 5 minutes of chicken cooking, add the asparagus to the air fryer basket. Cook until the asparagus are tender and lightly toasted.
- Finish and serve: Remove everything from the air fryer. If desired, add lemon zest and a little fresh juice on top. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your light and crunchy summer dinner!
Chef's tips
- Cut the chicken breast cubes into 2 to 3 centimeters so they reach the internal doneness without dehydrating.
- Shake the basket halfway through the time so that the hot air circulates on all sides of the potatoes and vegetables.
- Thoroughly dry the washed baby potatoes before seasoning to speed up the formation of the crispy skin.
Variations
- Spicy version: add half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the sweet paprika in the seasoning.
- Version with cheese: sprinkle two tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese over the vegetables in the final 2 minutes.
- Version with fresh garlic: replace the garlic powder with 3 sliced garlic cloves sautéed with the asparagus.
Substitutions
- The chicken breast can be substituted with boneless thigh meat in cubes, adjusting the cooking time by an additional 3 minutes.
- Fresh asparagus can be replaced by whole soft green beans or ninja broccoli florets.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with sweet potato cubes or sliced medium yuca.
How to store
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat while maintaining the crunchiness of the vegetables, use the air fryer itself preheated to 160°C for 4 minutes instead of using the microwave oven.
Can it be frozen?
The chicken and potatoes can be frozen in an appropriate container for up to 2 months. Asparagus loses its characteristic crunchy texture after thawing, making it preferable to consume this vegetable fresh.
What to serve with
Serve with a fresh green leaf salad with cherry tomatoes, loose brown rice, or creamy yogurt and mint sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Why not put all the ingredients together in the air fryer from the start?
The potatoes take about 18 minutes to soften, the chicken needs 10 minutes, and the asparagus only 5 minutes of cooking.
How to prepare asparagus to remove the fibrous part?
Hold the ends of the stem and bend gently; the asparagus will break naturally at the point where the hard fiber ends.
Do I need to cook the baby potatoes in water before putting them in the basket?
Pre-cooking is not necessary; just cut them in half so they cook perfectly with the continuous heat of the appliance.
How to ensure the cubed chicken breast does not get dry?
The olive oil seals in the moisture and the controlled time in the air fryer at 190°C cooks the center without evaporating the meat's natural juices.
