This weekend’s heart-healthy comfort food dinner is Heart-Healthy Air Fryer Chicken. This is a simple meal that comes together easily and is perfect for a Saturday evening dinner.
Ingredients:
2 chicken thighs + 2 drumsticks (skin-on, separated)
1–1½ tsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
¼–½ tsp salt (keep it light)
Optional: pinch of cayenne (tiny kick)
Instructions:
Prep the chicken
Pat dry really well (this is key for crispiness)
Rub with olive oil + all seasonings
Preheat to 375°F
Cook
Place chicken skin-side up
Air fry 20 minutes
Turn and cook another 10–15 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F
Final crisp (optional but worth it)
Flip back skin-side up
Air fry 3–5 more minutes
I served this with Steamed Broccoli and Carrots, and Pickled Red Beets.
This recipe makes about 2-3 servings.
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