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Tandoori Chicken Wings (Air Fryer & Oven)
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Tandoori Chicken Wings (Air Fryer & Oven)

Tandoori Chicken Wings feature a yogurt-based marinade infused with ginger, garlic, lime juice, and a mix of Indian spices including Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves. The marinade tenderizes and colors the wings, which are cooked until crispy in an air fryer or oven. The wings carry distinctive earthy and mildly spicy flavors with a vibrant reddish hue from the Kashmiri chili powder.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • lime to garnish, wedges
  • cilantro chopped, to garnish, leaves
For marinade
  • 2/3 cup  yogurt greek (also called hung curd)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1  tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon gram flour optional, aka besan
  • 2  teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
  • 1/2  teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
  • 1  teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
  • 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves dried, aka Kasoori Methi
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. If you have whole chicken wings, split at the join and discard the tips. Use kitchen shears to remove any loose skin. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, gram flour, salt, and all of the dry spices in a large mixing bowl. Mix the contents well.
  3. Toss the wings in the marinade and combine well to ensure the wings are uniformly coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let the wings marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours or overnight for a deeper flavor.
AirFryer Method
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370 degree Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
  2. Place the chicken wings in the basket with no overlapping and cook them for 10-12 minutes. Turn the wings at half-time mark. You might need to cook in batches.
  3. Raise the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges along with mint cilantro chutney to dip. 
Oven Method:
  1. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the wings on a lightly greased grilling rack. Place the rack on top of a baking tray. You can line the tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil to catch any drippings. Any remaining marinade can be brushed over the wings.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Now change the oven setting to broil. Broil the chicken wings for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crisp and slightly charred.
  4. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges along with mint cilantro chutney to dip. 

Notes

  • Marinate wings at least 30 minutes; longer marination (up to overnight) intensifies flavor and tenderness.
  • Cook wings just until done, around 165°F internal temperature, to keep them juicy and avoid chewiness.
  • Use Kashmiri red chili powder for vibrant color with mild heat; other chilis may alter heat and color.
  • Wings can be prepped and frozen after marinating for easy meal planning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 211mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 348IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 348IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.