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Air Fryer One Pan Bruschetta Chicken
This is the kind of easy air fryer dinner I’ll be making on repeat all Summer long... all made in one air fryer basket. Perfect for meal prep too.
SERVES
4
CALORIES
540
COOKING TIME
30 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
Can I make bruschetta chicken in the air fryer?
Yes — this Air Fryer Bruschetta Chicken is one of the easiest air fryer chicken dinners to make. The chicken cooks perfectly alongside crispy pesto potatoes in one basket, making it a simple one pan meal with minimal washing up.
How long does chicken take in the air fryer?
For this bruschetta chicken recipe, cook the chicken breasts for around 17 minutes at 180°C in the air fryer after the potatoes have had their head start. Always check the chicken is fully cooked through before serving.
Can I cook chicken and potatoes together in the air fryer?
Absolutely. This is what makes this recipe such a great one basket air fryer meal. The potatoes cook first so they crisp up nicely, then the chicken is added on top to finish cooking together.
What is bruschetta topping made of?
Traditional bruschetta topping is made with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and balsamic. This recipe also adds parmesan for extra flavour.
Is this air fryer chicken recipe good for meal prep?
Yes — this is a brilliant meal prep chicken recipe. It tastes delicious warm for dinner and works perfectly cold the next day as a bruschetta chicken salad for lunch.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Definitely. Boneless chicken thighs work really well in the air fryer and stay extra juicy. You may need to slightly adjust the cooking time depending on thickness.
What should I serve with bruschetta chicken?
This one basket meal already includes pesto potatoes, but you could also serve it with:
- Rocket salad
- Garlic green beans
- Air fryer vegetables
- Rice or pasta
- Crusty bread
How do I store leftover bruschetta chicken?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the bruschetta topping separate if possible for the freshest flavour.
Can I reheat bruschetta chicken in the air fryer?
Yes — reheat the chicken and potatoes in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot. Add the fresh bruschetta topping afterwards before serving.
Why is this called a one basket air fryer recipe?
Everything cooks in the same air fryer basket, making it an easy one pan dinner idea with less mess and quicker clean-up.
What air fryer works best for one basket meals?
Any medium to large air fryer works well for one basket meals. Just make sure not to overcrowd the basket so the chicken and potatoes crisp properly. I like to use the Ninja Flexzone for this recipe.
Method
Step 1
Add the potatoes to a bowl with olive oil, pesto and parmesan. Mix well and air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, coat the chicken in olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic granules, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Add the chicken on top of the potatoes and air fry at 180°C for 17 minutes until cooked through.
Step 4
While everything cooks, make the bruschetta topping by mixing together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic, garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper.
Step 5
Serve the chicken and crispy potatoes topped with the bruschetta mix and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. So fresh, simple and packed with flavour.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic granules
Salt & pepper
For the potatoes:
1kg baby potatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
2–3 tbsp green pesto
1–2 tbsp parmesan
For the bruschetta topping:
Cherry tomatoes, chopped
Fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic
3 garlic cloves, grated
1–2 tbsp parmesan
Salt & pepper
Balsamic glaze, to serve
