Air Fryer Harissa-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in smoky harissa seasoning roasted in the air fryer and served over tender chickpeas for a quick, flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 bone-in chicken thighs with 2 tbsp harissa paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the basket and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While the chicken cooks, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  5. Step 5: Flip the chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken from the air fryer and squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chickpeas. Serve chicken thighs on a bed of chickpeas and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

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