5 from 3 votes
Airfryer Tandoori Chicken
This Airfryer Tandoori Chicken is a delicious version of the classic Indian dish, cooked using an air fryer instead of a traditional tandoor oven.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
292 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs, boneless
- ¾ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons tandoori masala
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon mint chopped, fresh leaves, optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts/thighs into 1-inch thick pieces. In a large mixing bowl, marinade the chicken with all the ingredients except the mint leaves.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- Cut the wooden kebab sticks to the size of the air fryer basket and soak in water for 10 minutes.
- Put the chicken on the kebab sticks
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 5 minute.
- Place skewers into airfryer basket, spray with cooking oil and let it cook for 13-15 minutes.
- Optional, sprinkle finely chopped mint over chicken and serve.
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Notes
- You can cook tandoori chicken in a regular oven. Place each piece of chicken 1/2 inch apart on a foil lined and lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1274mg
(53%)
Potassium
358mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
996IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1274mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 996IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.