Moroccan Inspired Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy, flavour-packed Moroccan-inspired chicken breast made in the air fryer! Use Ras El Hanout or a simple homemade spice blend for a quick and easy dinner. Perfect served with couscous, in wraps, or sliced over salads.
Servings: 2
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Ras El Hanout spice mix*
- Optional: squeeze of lemon after cooking
Instructions
- Mix olive oil with either Ras El Hanout or the DIY spice blend. Rub over the chicken breasts.
- Marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 180°C / 360°F for 12–18 minutes, flipping halfway. Check the internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F. The time to cook the chicken breasts will vary depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- Optional: squeeze over lemon juice before serving.
- Serve over couscous or rice with roasted vegetables.Slice into a flatbread or wrap with salad and yoghurt.Great with a grain bowl or tossed into a Moroccan couscous salad.
Notes
DIY Moroccan Spice Blend
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp olive oil
