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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

From a video by Shaan Geo · 4 min watch

Tandoori chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, then air-fried until juicy and charred with minimal oil.

Main Coursegluten-freeIndian
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Source video — Shaan Geo on YouTube
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Total time
~3 hours+Estimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Hands-on
~20 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Servings
~2 servingsEstimated by Unreel from the complete recipe.
Difficulty
EasyEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 2 servings
  • ½ kg Chicken, large pieces, scored with a knife
  • ¼ cup Curd, thick
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Fenugreek Leaves, crushed by hand after toasting
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Lime / Lemon Juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • Butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    Score the chicken pieces with a knife so the marinade can penetrate well and it cooks faster.
  2. Step 2
    In a mixing bowl add the thick curd, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, crushed dried fenugreek leaves, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and lemon juice. Mix everything well.
  3. Step 3
    Add the scored chicken pieces to the marinade and rub thoroughly so the masala coats the chicken well, especially in the scored areas.
  4. Step 4
    Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken (not in the freezer, on the bottom shelf) for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours for best results. The chicken was marinated for about 4 hours.
  5. Step 5
    Add the cooking oil to the marinated chicken and rub it in well. Mustard oil is traditional; use sunflower or olive oil if unavailable.
  6. Step 6
    Lightly grease the air fryer basket with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Step 7
    Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them so hot air can circulate properly. Do not overcrowd.
  8. Step 8 · 180°C / 356°F · 15 minutes
    Air fry the first side at 180°C for 15 minutes.
  9. Step 9
    Open the air fryer, brush the top with a little butter or oil, flip the pieces, and brush the second side with butter or oil.
  10. Step 10 · 180°C / 356°F · 10-15 minutes
    Air fry the second side at 180°C for 10-15 minutes depending on desired texture (10 minutes for juicier chicken, 15 minutes for crispier).
  11. Step 11
    Check that the chicken is cooked through. Grill a little longer if more crispiness is desired. Serve hot.

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