How To Make Jerk Chicken In Air Fryer | Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

Pour 2.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a shallow dish.

Add 0.5 cup of soy sauce to the dish.

Add 4 tablespoons of Jamaican style jerk seasoning to the dish.

Stir the ingredients in the dish to combine them well.

Add about 0.5 tablespoon of granulated garlic to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato bouillon with chicken flavor to the mixture.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of liquid smoke to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Pre-wash the chicken legs and coat each piece in the marinade.

Allow the chicken to marinate for 2 to 24 hours, preferably longer for better flavor.

Cover the marinating chicken with saran wrap.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi air fryer at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes.

Spray the inside of the air fryer with oil.

Place the marinated chicken legs into the air fryer.

Cook the chicken for 15 minutes, then flip it over.

Cook the other side for an additional 15 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with a mixture of sweet chili sauce and barbecue sauce.

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