Chicken Tandoori in Air Fryer. Enjoy the delicious taste of tandoori chicken with a healthier twist! This air fryer recipe is easy to make, packed with flavour and cooks in just 25 minutes.
If you’re a die-hard fan of tandoori chicken but want a healthier option, try making it in an air fryer! This recipe is simple to follow and results in a delicious, flavorful dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Plus, using an air fryer means you can enjoy the taste of fried food without all the added oil and calories. Moreover, it’s quick and easy to prepare and a no fuss recipe.
Cook the chicken in the air fryer until it’s crispy and cooked through.
Cooking chicken in an air fryer is a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods, and it also results in a crispy and delicious texture. To achieve this, it’s important to preheat the air fryer and leave enough space between each piece of chicken so they cook evenly. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are crispy and cooked through. Once done, serve Chicken Tandoori with your favorite sides and enjoy the flavorful twist on a classic dish!
Experiment with different spices and marinades to create your own unique twist on this classic dish.
One of the great things about tandoori chicken is that it can be customized to your taste preferences. Though I used a store-bought readymade tandoori masala powder, you can try experimenting with different spice blends and marinades to create your own unique twist on this classic dish. Some popular spice blends to try include garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. For the marinade, you can use yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and other flavorful ingredients such as mustard oil. Give it a smoky effect with burnt coal, just like restaurant style. Don’t be afraid to get creative and make it your own!
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How to Make Tandoor Chicken in an Air Fryer
Gather your ingredients and marinate the chicken.
To make air fryer tandoori chicken, you’ll need skinless chicken legs with thighs, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper and mustard oil. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, then add the chicken and coat it well with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. This will allow the flavors to fully penetrate the chicken and make it extra juicy and tender.
Preheat your air fryer and prepare the chicken for cooking.
Once your chicken has marinated, it’s time to preheat your air fryer. Set it to 200°C and let it heat up for a few minutes, as per the instruction manual. While it’s heating, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave some space between each piece so they cook evenly. Cook chicken in the air fryer for 25 minutes, at 190°C flipping after 15 minutes, until it’s done.
Serve with your favorite sides such as coriander and mint chutney and enjoy your flavorful twist on a classic dish!
Chicken Tandoori in Air Fryer Video
Serving Suggestions
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy the delicious flavours of tandoori chicken.
Tandoori chicken is a classic dish that is loved by many, but it can be high in calories and unhealthy when fried. This air fryer recipe offers a healthier alternative without compromising on flavour. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, naan bread, or a fresh salad, and enjoy the delicious taste of tandoori chicken in a guilt-free way anytime at home.
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Printable Recipe
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken – A Flavourful Twist on a Classic Dish
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken Legs or 3 Chicken legs with thighs
- 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala Powder readymade
- 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
- ½ cup Yogurt/curd
- Salt to taste
- Butter for basting
Instructions
- Wash the chicken legs and trim the fat. Make deep incisions on the chicken legs and set aside.
- To make a marinade – In a bowl, add ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, tandoori masala powder, lemon juice, mustard oil and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Add the chicken legs into the marinade and rub well. Marinate for at least 2 hour or overnight.
- Pre-heat your air fryer at 200℃ for 3 minutes or as per the instructions in the manual.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Then set the temperature to 190℃ and cook the chicken for 25 minutes. Flip half way through and continue cooking till done.
- Serve with sliced onions, lemon wedges and mint chutney. Enjoy!
Notes
- Always pre-heat your air fryer for better results.
- Air frying time and temperature may vary depending on your oven. Refer to the manual.
- You could skip readymade tandoori masala and use homemade spices instead. For this you’ll need – Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tbsp, cumin powder – 1 tsp, coriander powder 2 tsp, garam masala – 1/2 tsp, turmeric – 1/4 tsp. In addition you may like to add a pinch of food colouring.
- Serve with your favourite sides and enjoy.
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