Air fryer Tandoori chicken

A popular dish that entices your palate with its strong flavors and enticing aroma is Tandoori Chicken. This meal, which is marinated in a flavorful mixture of yogurt, chili powder, and ginger garlic paste, is renowned for its juicy texture and smokey char. Despite being cooked in a clay tandoor oven traditionally, you can use an air fryer at home to get the same mouthwatering flavor.

We'll guide you through the process of making delicious, juicy, and gorgeously golden-brown air fryer tandoori chicken with this recipe. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through the steps to create succulent, flavorful air fryer tandoori chicken that’s beautifully golden brown. Whether you're cooking for your family or just treating yourself to a delicious weeknight meal, this simple and healthful take on tandoori chicken will satisfy everyone. Let's get started and learn how to make this delicious dinner in your kitchen!



Ingredients

Chicken - 2.5Kg

Greek yogurt – 4 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp

Chilli powder – 4 tbsp

Turmeric – ½ tbsp

Salt – Required amount

Butter – 2 tbsp

Lemon – ½ lemon squeezed

Chlli flakes – 2 tbsp

 


Procedure

Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken into pieces and make deep cuts in each piece to help the marinade and spices penetrate for the best flavor.

Make the Marinade
In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

Marinate the Chicken
Rub the marinade all over and under the chicken pieces. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Butter Mixture
Prepare the butter mixture by mixing lemon juice and chili flakes with butter.

Butter the Air Fryer Tray
Spread butter on the air fryer tray and arrange chicken pieces.

Set the Air Fryer
Select the chicken mode, which sets temperature and time automatically (180°C, 25 minutes), and press the power button.

Baste the Chicken
Apply the butter mixture on chicken every 10 minutes.

Resume Cooking
The air fryer oven pauses when you pull out the tray and resumes cooking at the same temperature when reinserted.

Enjoy Your Tandoori Chicken!
After 25 minutes, your tandoori chicken is ready!

Conclusion

In addition to being incredibly simple to make, this air fryer tandoori chicken is packed with flavor that is sure to wow your family and guests. This recipe is a must-try for any home cook because of the ideal spice balance and the ease of use provided by the air fryer. Tell us about your experience making tandoori chicken! Please let us know what you think in the comments section below and if you have modified the recipe in any way. Remember to tag us in your delectable social media posts so we can all celebrate your culinary talents! Have fun in the kitchen!