Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner For One is made with a chicken leg, Maris Piper potatoes, swede, garlic, baby spinach, and a homemade Yorkshire pudding. This recipe creates a comforting, full roast dinner perfectly portioned for one. It takes about 52 minutes to prepare and serves 1.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner For One Ingredients
- 200g Maris Piper potatoes
- 200g swede
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 lemon
- 1 chicken leg (approx. 200g)
- 30g plain flour
- 1 medium egg
- 30ml semi-skimmed milk
- 100g baby spinach
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner For One
- Prep the Veg: Scrub potatoes and peel swede, slicing both ½cm thick. Add to large drawer with garlic, thyme, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken, place skin-side down on veg, and cook everything for 40 minutes at 190°C, flipping halfway.
- Make the Yorkshire Pudding: Beat flour, egg, milk, water, and salt. Heat oil in small drawer at 200°C for 5 minutes. Pour in batter and cook 15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Finish the Spinach: Plate chicken and veg. Squeeze garlic into the drawer, add spinach and lemon juice, season, and cook for 2 minutes at 200°C.
- Serve: Season spinach again and serve alongside the roast veg, chicken, and Yorkshire pudding. Optional: add gravy and mustard.
Recipe Tips
- Tuck Garlic Under Veg: Prevents burning and gives soft, roast garlic for the spinach.
- Flip Chicken for Even Cooking: Ensures crispy skin and thorough roasting.
- Use Hot Oil for the Yorkie: This is key to getting a good puff and golden color.
- Squeeze the Garlic Into Spinach: Adds richness and flavor depth.
- Serve with Gravy: A spoonful of good gravy ties all the elements together.
What To Serve With Roast Chicken Dinner
This roast chicken dinner pairs perfectly with mustard, a spoonful of cranberry sauce, or gravy. For dessert, consider a fruit crumble or apple compote for a cozy meal.
How To Store Roast Chicken Dinner
Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 160°C until hot.
Freeze: Cooked chicken and veg can be frozen. Avoid freezing the Yorkshire pudding and spinach for best texture.
Roast Chicken Dinner Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 918
- Total Fat: 52.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.7g
- Carbohydrates: 72.3g
- Sugar: 13.2g
- Protein: 44.7g
- Sodium: 2.2g
FAQs
Can I use chicken breast instead of leg?
Yes, but adjust cook time—breast cooks faster and can dry out more easily.
What can I use instead of swede?
Parsnips or carrots make a great substitute with similar roasting times.
Is the Yorkshire pudding necessary?
It adds texture and flavor but can be skipped if preferred.
Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely—just ensure they’re cut evenly for uniform cooking.
Can this be made vegetarian?
Swap chicken for roasted mushrooms or a veggie sausage and skip the Yorkie egg.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner For One
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy1
servings10
42
minutes918
kcalA cozy, one-person roast dinner featuring crispy chicken, tender veg, garlicky spinach, and a golden Yorkshire pudding—all cooked in an air fryer.
Ingredients
200g Maris Piper potatoes
200g swede
2 cloves of garlic
2 sprigs of thyme
1 lemon
1 chicken leg (approx. 200g)
30g plain flour
1 medium egg
30ml semi-skimmed milk
100g baby spinach
Directions
- Slice potatoes and swede; add with garlic, thyme, zest, oil, salt and pepper.
- Season chicken, place on veg, air-fry 40 mins at 190°C, flip halfway.
- Whisk flour, egg, milk, water, and salt; heat oil 5 mins at 200°C, pour batter, cook 15 mins.
- Plate roast, squeeze garlic into drawer, add spinach, lemon juice, season, cook 2 mins.
- Serve everything together with gravy or mustard, if desired.
Notes
- Flip chicken and toss veg halfway for even browning.
- Only add spinach at the end to prevent over-wilting.
- Keep garlic whole and unpeeled for perfect roasting.
- For extra comfort, serve with a splash of warm gravy.