Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Resting Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Indian
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by preparing chicken drumsticks with slits for better marinade absorption. The marinade combines yogurt, garlic and ginger paste, Kashmiri red chili powder which gives the characteristic red color, turmeric, garam masala, cumin powder, dried fenugreek leaves, salt, and lime juice. The chicken is coated thoroughly and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Cooking in the air fryer at 360°F ensures the chicken cooks evenly with a slightly crisped exterior without deep-frying. The use of skinless drumsticks aligns with traditional tandoori preparation and yields tender meat with spiced, smoky notes. The finished chicken is garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lemon wedges, enhancing freshness and acidity.
This dish pairs well with sliced onion and cilantro mint chutney, creating a balanced meal of spicy, tangy, and herby flavors. An oven baking option at 450°F is also provided, which involves baking followed by broiling to achieve the characteristic charred markings.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumstick de-skinned (about 2 lbs
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoon cilantro to garnish, leaves
- 4 lemon wedges
For Marinade
- 1/3 cup yogurt thick
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder aka Jeera powder
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves optional, dried, aka Kasoori Methi
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel. Remove the skin. Make 3-4 slits on the thick part of each drumstick.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken to the marinade.
- Coat chicken drumsticks well with the marinade and let them rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator (you can keep it refrigerated for up to 24 hours).
- Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator when ready to cook. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray cooking oil on the chicken.
- Cook in air fryer at 360°F for 10 mins. Flip over the chicken, and lightly spray with oil. Then cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove on a serving plate. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges, sliced onion and cilantro mint chutney.
Notes
- Chicken drumsticks are traditional for tandoori chicken, but breasts or thighs can also be used.
- Kashmiri red chili powder is preferred for natural color; cayenne or paprika are suitable substitutes.
- An oven method includes baking at 450°F for 15 minutes, flipping, then cooking 5-10 more minutes, finishing with broiling for charred marks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 329IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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