Oven Fried Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Corn
This is comfort food at its finest! This oven fried chicken is a healthier take on the classic fried chicken and its delicious with smashed potatoes with corn.
TIP: If Fresh corn isn’t in season, use asparagus or green beans instead. Add to the pan for the last 10 to 12 minutes.
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or one teaspoon fine salt, divided
- 1 cup bisquick or similar baking mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 lb small red potatoes, quartered
- 3 ears corn, shocked and cut into rounds 1- to 1 ½ inches thick
- 1/3 cup heavy (whipping) cream
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Potato Masher
- Shallow Dish
- Silicone Brush
Instructions
Step 1
Sprinkle the chicken on all sides with one teaspoon. Place the baking mix in a shallow dish. Brush the thighs on all sides with 1/4 cup of butter, then dredge them in the baking mix, putting them on all sides. Place the chicken in in the center of the sheet pan.
Step 2
Place the potatoes on a large bowl with two tablespoons of butter and toss to coat. Place them on one side of the chicken on the pan.
Step 3
Place the corn in a medium bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with one 4 teaspoon of kosher salt and toss to coat. Place on the pan on the other side of the chicken.
Step 4
Select AIR ROAST, set temperature to 375 F, and set time to 25 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin preheating.
Step 5
Once the unit has preheated, slide the pan into the oven.
Step 6
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and transfer the potatoes back to the bowl. Return the pan to the oven and continue cooking.
Step 7
As the chicken continues cooking, add the cream, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the potatoes. Lightly mashed potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
Step 8
When cooking is complete, the corn will be tender and the chicken cooked through, reading 165 F on a meat thermometer. Remove the pan from the oven and serve the chicken with the smashed potatoes and corn on the side.