4.7 from 276 votes
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken features skinless marinated drumsticks coated in a blend of yogurt, spices, and lemon juice. The chicken is air-fried to achieve a flavorful crust and juicy interior. Using an air fryer offers a convenient and less oily alternative to traditional grilling or oven roasting for this Indian-inspired dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Calories:
110 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumstick
- ⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves Kasoori methi, dried, aka Kasoori Methi
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel. Then using 2 pieces of paper towels, pick up one drumstick and pull the skin down from the thickest part of the chicken to the narrow end and remove the skin. Repeat for the remaining chicken drumsticks. Paper towels will help you get a grip on the skin and remove it easily.
- Make 3-4 slits across the thick part on each drumstick.
- Add yogurt, ginger, garlic, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Place the dried fenugreek leaves on the palm of your hands and gently crush them rubbing the hands together. Add to the chicken. Add lemon juice and mix everything coating the chicken with the marinade
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes or you can also marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Line the marinated chicken in the basket and spray with oil.
- Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway and lightly spray with oil.
- Once the cooking cycle is completed check the internal temperature of the thickest piece and make sure it's at 165°F. You may continue to cook the chicken or add 1 to 2 minutes for charred marks but make sure not to overcook.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges, cilantro mint chutney. Pair it with the crunchy cucumber salad for a delicious low carb meal.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; leave space between chicken pieces for even cooking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on air fryer model; check internal temperature with a thermometer.
- Add extra cooking time if chicken is not fully cooked after the initial air fry cycle.
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
1289mg
(54%)
Potassium
273mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
832IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1289mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 832IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.