Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce – Pampered Chef
Crispy on the outside, juicy and full of flavor on the inside, this Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken is SO easy to make, and even more delicious when served with the spicy and creamy green sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
For the Peruvian Green Sauce
- ½ bunch cilantro stems
- 1 jalapeno seed removed
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt OR mayonnaise
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel,place on cutting board.
- Add remaining ingredients in Manual Food Processor and pulse until combined. Coat chicken with the mixture.
- Tie the legs together with a 12" (30-cm) piece of cooking twine. Tie the wings against the breasts with a 24" (61-cm) piece of twine. Insert the Deluxe Air Fryer spit though the legs where they are tied together and through the cavity, centering the bird on the spit. Insert the forks securely into the chicken and tighten the screws.
- Turn the wheel to select the ROTISSERIE setting; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time to 45 minutes. Press the wheel to start.
- When the timer is up, use the retrieval tool to remove the spit. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), adding more time, if needed.
To make the Peruvian Green Sauce
- Add all ingredients in Manual Food Processor and pulse until combined. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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