Air Fryer Chicken & Veggie Tray Bake
What you’ll need
4 Chicken thighs
2 Carrots (medium)
1 Red pepper
1 Courgette
1 Red onion
1 Sweet potato
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Salt & pepper
400g Long grain rice
Method:
- Chop all the vegetables and chicken into even pieces. Let the kids wash and help chop the softer veg with supervision.
- In a large bowl, toss everything together with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper – hands-on mixing encouraged!
- Load the mixture into your air fryer baskets (you may need to split into two batches).
- Set the air fryer to 180°C and cook for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Ensure the chicken is cooked through (75°C internal temp) and the veg is soft with crispy edges.
- Cook the rice in a saucepan for 15 minutes until tender, then drain.
Finishing Touches:
Sprinkle grated cheese over the hot chicken and veg mix once cooked and let it melt before serving over a bed of rice.
Chef’s Tips:
Kids love helping prep and mix – just mind the spice levels.
Works well with boneless chicken breasts or veggie sausages too.