Air Fryer Roast Pesto Chicken

Method

1. 1

   Pat the chicken dry with kitchen roll.

2. 2

   Rub all over with olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix the pesto with the garlic purée and spoon most of it over the chicken, turning it upside down to coat underneath as well.

4. 4

   Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer.

5. 5

   Cook at 180°C for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn the chicken back over. Spoon over the remaining pesto and scatter the cherry tomatoes around it.

7. 7

   Cook for a further 25–30 minutes at 180°C until golden and cooked through.

8. 8

   Rest for 10 minutes before carving.

9. 9

   Serving ideas

10. 10

    Toss the chicken and tomatoes through hot pasta

11. 11

    Serve in crusty baguettes with mozzarella

12. 12

    Carve and serve with potatoes and greens