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Tandoori
Chicken in air
fryer
Searching for a
better-than-
takeout Indian-inspired dish?
Enter: Tandoori Chicken
. This flavorful meal
consists of juicy, tender
chicken loaded with
warming, savory spices
sure to satisfy any
weeknight craving.
The classic Indian dish is traditionally cooked in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor, which gives the chicken a delicious smoky flavor. No tandoor? No problem! This delicious dish can be made at home in an instant pot, a broiler or in our favorite: the air fryer. The fryer keeps the chicken juicy and tender while giving a crisp, golden-brown exterior, all in under 30 minutes!
There are a few secrets to giving the chicken its signature texture and flavor: the type of chicken used and the marinade. Bone-in dark meat chicken, like legs or thighs, stay juicy during cooking while chicken breasts will dry out more quickly.
The classic Indian dish is traditionally cooked in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor, which gives the chicken a delicious smoky flavor. No tandoor? No problem! This delicious dish can be made at home in an instant pot, a broiler or in our favorite: the air fryer. The fryer keeps the chicken juicy and tender while giving a crisp, golden-brown exterior, all in under 30 minutes!
There are a few secrets to giving the chicken its signature texture and flavor: the type of chicken used and the marinade. Bone-in dark meat chicken, like legs or thighs, stay juicy during cooking while chicken breasts will dry out more quickly.
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Ingredients
How to make tandoori Chicken in air fryer?
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Nutrition Facts
FAQ
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Ingredients
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• 1/2 cup
plain yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp
ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 small chicken legs, split
• 1 tbsp
olive oil, plus more for air fryer basket
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 small red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• Lemon wedges and fresh cilantro, for serving
SAVE RECIPE
• 1/2 cup
plain yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp
ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 small chicken legs, split
• 1 tbsp
olive oil, plus more for air fryer basket
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 small red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• Lemon wedges and fresh cilantro, for serving
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How to make tandoori Chicken in air fryer?
• Step 1
Mix yoghurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Add the chicken, mix it up, and set it aside for 20 minutes (and up to 4 hours).
• Step 2
Coat air fryer basket with oil.
Chicken should be taken out of the marinade, sprinkled with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and placed skin-side up in a basket.
Air fried for 12 minutes at 400 °F.
• Step 3
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• Throw onions with oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and spread around chicken pieces.
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• Air-fry until chicken is cooked through and onions are golden brown and tender, 8 to 12 minutes more.
• Step 4
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• Transfer to platter along with lemon wedges and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
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Tip
• Step 1
Mix yoghurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Add the chicken, mix it up, and set it aside for 20 minutes (and up to 4 hours).
• Step 2
Coat air fryer basket with oil.
Chicken should be taken out of the marinade, sprinkled with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and placed skin-side up in a basket.
Air fried for 12 minutes at 400 °F.
• Step 3
•
• Throw onions with oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and spread around chicken pieces.
•
• Air-fry until chicken is cooked through and onions are golden brown and tender, 8 to 12 minutes more.
• Step 4
•
• Transfer to platter along with lemon wedges and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
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Pan seared tilapia with lemon sauce
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Tip
The chicken can be marinated for a minimum of 20 minutes, but letting it marinate longer really lets that spicy and irresistible flavor sink in. Plus, with a creamy yogurt marinade filled with garlic and cayenne, you won’t want a drop of it to go to waste!
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer to please a crowd, a summer chicken recipe, or a new air fryer recipe, look no further than Tandoori Chicken. Serve the flavor-packed dish up with some naan, rice pilaf or a refreshing cucumber salad for some cooling contrast.
Trust us, this is a weeknight victor that you'll be returning to over and over.
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Nutrition Facts
About 440 calories, 23.5 g fat (6 g saturated), 48 g protein, 565 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber
FAQ
How would you store extra chicken drumsticks?
The most effective way to store extra drumsticks is in a sealed shut compartment in the fridge. They will remain new as long as 3 days. Warm the drumsticks in your air fryer at 350 degrees for no longer than 4 minutes.
Might you at any point utilize chicken wings rather than drumsticks?
Indeed, you can make chicken wings in the air fryer with this recipe. You could need to change the cooking time since chicken wings are more modest and will cook quicker. Keep an eye on them after around 10 minutes.
What temperature do I cook chicken legs to?
The protected cooking temperature for chicken legs is 165°F. Really take a look at the temperature with a computerized thermometer in the thickest piece of the drumstick.
How would I get the scorched blemishes on the drumsticks?
To get the singed marks, simply save the chicken in the air fryer for an extra 1-2 minutes. Make a point not to overcook them
Chicken should be taken out of the marinade, sprinkled with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and placed skin-side up in a basket.
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