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air fryer chicken tikka

Air fryer chicken tikka

Serve Indian tandoori chicken tikka quickly with this easy Air fryer recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 large pieces of boneless chicken unfrozen*
  • 1 cup of regular or greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons of red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons of garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon to cut into quarters and serve along side

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt and spices together.
  • Chop the chicken pieces into small pieces.
  • Add the chicken into the bowl and cover each one generously with the yogurt-spice mixture.
  • Place in the fridge for an hour to allow it to marinate.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the chicken on air fryer basket for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken every 5 minutes or so. (Don't overcrowd the basket, make in batches as necessary).
  • Open the air fryer to see if they are crispy enough for you, and heat them for a couple more minutes if you wish.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

*If using frozen chicken, let it defrost naturally for at least 1 hour beforehand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.