# Spicy Smothered Roast Chicken in Air Fryer

Flavorful, spicy smothered roast chicken cooked in an air fryer, served with a rich, creamy sauce.

- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 900 g baby chicken, cut in 4 large pieces, with deep cuts made
- salt (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp harissa powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 0.5 whole lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil (for gravy)
- 0.5 whole onion, half-chopped
- 0.5 whole pepper, half-chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika (for gravy)
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- salt (for gravy) (optional)
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- to taste coriander, chopped

## Instructions

1. Combine chicken pieces with salt, paprika, harissa powder, dried parsley, garlic granules, lime juice, oil, and black pepper. Massage to coat well and marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
2. Line air fryer tray with baking paper, place chicken pieces on top, and air fry at 180°C for 25 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, pepper, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add paprika, red chilli flakes, and salt. Stir to roast the spices.
5. Add plain flour and roast for one minute, then pour in water and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce is thick.
6. Flip the chicken pieces in the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Stir chopped coriander into the gravy and pour the sauce over the cooked chicken.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- air fryer
- baking paper
- pan
- wooden spoon
- tongs

## Tips

- You can keep the skin on the chicken if you prefer.
- Making deep cuts into the chicken allows the marinade to flavor the meat inside.
- The baking paper keeps the chicken moist and prevents the juices from being lost.
- You can add the chicken cooking juices from the tray to your gravy for extra flavor.
- Replace water with chicken or vegetable stock for a richer gravy.
- Serve this with roasted or mashed potatoes.
- You can double or triple the recipe for larger gatherings.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSW5e9UiAYo/?igsh=bm04M25kMzVqMDRo
- Creator: Khadija Siddiqui | High Protein | Weight-Loss  Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1c862246-23bf-4e6d-b98c-b848f7a4393b
- Extracted: 2026-09-17

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