Air Fryer Cuban Mojo Chicken | Cuban Recipes | Chef Zee Cooks

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh juice is more flavorful and nutritious.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Coriander offers a similar earthy flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Thyme can provide a similar aromatic touch.

Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.

Marinate the chicken in olive oil and orange juice for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi air fryer.

Air fry the marinated chicken thighs until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in freshly squeezed orange juice to make the Cuban Mojo Sauce.

Serve the chicken with the Cuban Mojo Sauce drizzled on top.

Cooking Techniques

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