Air-fryer chicken in a bag | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Air-fryer chicken in a bag

Infused with lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger & chilli

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Infused with lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger & chilli

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“More and more people are getting into meal prep, but this recipe is something I’ve done for over 30 years! When I lived in a studio flat, I used to create these parcels for Jools, and leave them in the fridge for her with a little note, and the cooking time and temperature – I like to think of it as a little envelope of love and care. Cooking in a bag is a beautiful method, where you pick your favourite ingredient combos, seal them inside a foil parcel that puffs up when heated and allows everything to cook and steam into each other. It’s not only delicious, but can save you loads of time and help you get ahead for the week. Give it a try! ”

Serves 1

Cooks In30 minutes (10 minutes PREP, 20 minutes COOK)

DifficultySuper easy

ChickenHealthy dinner ideas

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 668 33%

  • Fat 20.9g 30%

  • Saturates 3.8g 19%

  • Sugars 8.8g 10%

  • Salt 1.8g 30%

  • Protein 53.5g 107%

  • Carbs 66.1g 25%

  • Fibre 3.4g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 1 nest of vermicelli rice noodles
  • 6 lime leaves
  • 4 cm piece of ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • ½ a stick of lemongrass
  • 1 red chilli
  • ½ a bunch of coriander (15g)
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • 1 x 150 g skinless free-range chicken breast
  • 1 pak choi
  • 50 g sugar snap peas
  • 2 spring onions
  • 75 g baby sweetcorn
  • 1 free-range egg
  • 30 g unsalted peanuts
  • 1 lime

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Method

  1. Place the noodles in a bowl, cover with boiling kettle water and leave to rehydrate.
  2. Tear the lime leaves into a pestle and mortar, discarding any tough stalks, then add a pinch of sea salt and bash to a pulp.
  3. Peel and add the ginger and garlic, and chop and add the lemongrass, along with half the chilli, then bash to a paste. Finely chop and bash in the coriander stalks (reserving the leaves), then muddle in the soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  4. Score the chicken at an angle to create extra surface area, then rub half the paste all over (save the rest for another parcel), getting it right into the cuts – leave to marinate, if you have time.
  5. Halve the pak choi, slice the sugar snap peas in half lengthways and finely slice the spring onions. Drain the noodles (refresh under cold running water if preparing in advance).
  6. Tear off 1 metre of tin foil and fold it in half so it’s double thickness. Fold it in half again, then open it out like a book.
  7. Rub one side of the foil with sesame oil, top with the noodles, followed by the pak choi, sugar snap peas, spring onions and baby sweetcorn. Finely slice and scatter over most of the remaining chilli, then place the chicken on top.
  8. Beat the egg, then use it to lightly brush the edges of the foil – this will seal the parcel and keep the flavoured steam inside. Fold up the sides, adding a good swig of water to the parcel before sealing the final side.
  9. Tip the peanuts into the smaller drawer and place the parcel into the larger drawer.
  10. Use the sync setting to cook the parcel for 20 minutes at 200ºC on the preheated grill setting and the nuts for 5 minutes at 200ºC.
  11. When the time’s up, remove the bag to a serving plate. Cut into the parcel to release the steam (be careful!), then peel back the foil. Finely slice the remaining chilli, then scatter over the top with the coriander leaves. Add a squeeze of lime juice, then bash up and scatter over the roasted nuts, to finish.

Tips

Recipe tested in a Tefal Easy Fry Dual Air Fryer & Grill, 8.3L. All air fryers are different, so results may vary.

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Air-fryer chicken in a bag | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to cook a chicken in a bag in an air fryer? ›

Use the sync setting to cook the parcel for 20 minutes at 200ºC on the preheated grill setting and the nuts for 5 minutes at 200ºC. When the time's up, remove the bag to a serving plate. Cut into the parcel to release the steam (be careful!), then peel back the foil.

Can I use a roasting bag in an air fryer? ›

While most roasting bags are safe up to 400°F, air fryers often go beyond that, which could potentially melt the bag and ruin your meal or even damage your appliance.

Why is my chicken tough in air fryer? ›

The #1 tip for the best chicken breasts in an air fryer is: Don't overcook them! Chicken breasts should be cooked to 160°F, but if you cook them all the way to that temperature in the air fryer, carryover cooking will take them beyond that temp and cause them to dry out.

How long does chicken in a bag take to cook? ›

Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/400°F Gas 6 and place the chicken in its bag on a baking sheet in the centre of the oven. Do not open or pierce the bag before cooking. Cook for 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Does meat cook quicker in a roasting bag? ›

By Leah Brickley for Food Network Kitchen

There's a lot to love about cooking a turkey in an oven bag. A heat-safe bag means faster cook time, minimal cleanup and extra-juicy meat.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

Do you put holes in a roasting bag? ›

Yes, always cut six 1/2 inch slits in the top of the bag. The slits allow steam to escape so the bag does not burst.

What's the difference between air frying and roasting in an air fryer? ›

When you use an air fryer to roast, it will default to a higher temperature and cook for a shorter amount of time than it does while air frying.

Should I coat chicken in oil before air frying? ›

While I do recommend very lightly spraying the fried chicken with oil before and during air frying, you don't submerge the pieces entirely in oil, and as a result, they undoubtedly absorb less oil in the process.

Why won't my chicken brown in air fryer? ›

Solution #1: Pat Food Dry

A dry surface browns more quickly than a wet one. Moisture on the surface will steam, leaving a soft and sometimes gummy exterior, so we patted meats and some vegetables with paper towels before cooking.

Why is chicken not crispy in an air fryer? ›

Dry the outside of the food properly before you add oil. Do not use too much oil, as this will make the food less crispy and more fattening. Meat or poultry can be lightly brushed with oil or marinated to get the crispiest results.

Does chicken need to be flipped in Airfryer? ›

Cook at 360° for 9 minutes. Then flip the chicken breast over and cook for another 9 minutes. Larger chicken breasts need more cook time, and smaller ones need less time. Open the air fryer immediately so it doesn't continue cooking in the heat.

Why is my chicken still raw in the air fryer? ›

Energy Editor, said: 'Air fryers are generally easy to use, but it is possible for things to go badly wrong. If you overfill your machine or don't clean it properly you could end up with undercooked chicken and chips or a kitchen full of smoke.

What temperature should chicken be when cooked in an air fryer? ›

Cook at 180C for 18-20 mins, turning after 10 mins. To check it is cooked, pierce the chicken with a knife at the thickest part to see if the juices run clear. Or insert a temperature thermometer and it should read 70C.

Can you put plastic bag in air fryer? ›

Air fryers are designed for cooking food, so it's essential to avoid putting any non-food items, such as plastic utensils, tin foil, paper towels, or other packaging materials, inside the appliance. These items can melt, catch fire, or release harmful fumes.

Can you cook a chicken with the bag inside? ›

Don't forget to remove the giblet bag before cooking the chicken. A giblet bag should be included if the whole chicken packaging says "with giblets- some may be missing." We do not recommend consuming the whole bird if you have cooked the chicken with the giblet bag inside.

How do you cook chicken in a vacuum bag? ›

Preheat the water bath to a temperature of 64⁰C. Seal the chicken breast in a vacuum bag with a little seasoning. Place the bag in the water bath and leave to cook for 60 minutes. Take the breast out of the bag and pat dry using kitchen paper.

Can I cook a roast in the bag chicken out of the bag? ›

For best results we recommend this product is cooked in the bag, however if you choose not to then remove all packaging, place in a roasting tin and cook for 105 minutes.

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