Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

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4.9

159 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Resting Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    320 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

A flavor packed spicy dish from the Indian subcontinent popular all over the world. Chicken is marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices and lime juice, then grilled in the air fryer or oven. Low carb and keto friendly. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 chicken drumsticks de-skinned (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves to garnish
  • 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 Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel. Remove the skin. Make 3-4 slits on the thick part of each drumstick.  
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken to the marinade.
  3. 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). 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. Remove on a serving plate. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges, sliced onion and cilantro mint chutney.
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Notes

  • I use chicken drumsticks, which is how Tandoori Chicken is traditionally made. You can use chicken breasts or thighs too.
  • I highly recommend to use kashmiri red chili powder for this recipe, as it gives the natural red color.  You could use Cayenne pepper or Paprika as a substitute too.
  • Oven Variation: Preheat oven at 450 F. Then bake the chicken for 15 minutes. Turn and cook for another 5-10 minutes until it is cooked. Follow this by 3-5 minutes of broiling to get the charred marks. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 959mg (40%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 329IU (7%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition 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.

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