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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken – Indian Style

Recipe by Bharathi Cooks

  • Ready in40 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves2-4 People
  • Calories~400 kcal
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken – Indian Style

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 leg quartersChicken

For Marination

  • sufficient quantity to coat chickenRed Tandoori Marinade
  • 1 wedgeLime/Lemon
  • for bastingOil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Marinate Chicken

    Ensure chicken leg quarters are thoroughly coated in a vibrant red tandoori marinade.

  2. 2.Apply Lime Juice

    Squeeze fresh lime juice onto the marinated chicken, ensuring it's evenly distributed using a brush.

  3. 3.Transfer to Air Fryer

    Carefully place the marinated chicken leg quarters into the air fryer basket.

  4. 4.Add Remaining Marinade

    Pour any leftover marinade from the bowl over the chicken in the air fryer basket to enhance flavor and moisture.

  5. 5.Set Air Fryer

    Close the air fryer. Set the temperature to 200°C and the cooking time to 25 minutes.

  6. 6.Air Fry Chicken

    Begin air frying the chicken. Observe as it cooks and starts to brown.

  7. 7.Baste During Cooking

    During the cooking process, open the air fryer and brush the chicken with oil or additional marinade to keep it moist and enhance browning and charring.

  8. 8.Final Browning

    Continue air frying until the chicken is cooked through, juicy on the inside, and has a charred, golden-brown exterior.

  9. 9.Serve

    Carefully remove the hot tandoori chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately, garnished with fresh cucumber slices.

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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken – Indian Style

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

2-4 People

Calories / Serving

~400 kcal
Recipe by Bharathi Cooks on YouTube
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All Ingredients

Main Ingredients

All Ingredients

For Marination

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    Ensure chicken leg quarters are thoroughly coated in a vibrant red tandoori marinade.

  2. 2

    Apply Lime Juice

    Squeeze fresh lime juice onto the chicken, ensuring it's evenly distributed using a brush.

  3. 3

    Transfer to Air Fryer

    Carefully place the chicken leg quarters into the air fryer basket.

  4. 4

    Add Remaining Marinade

    Pour any leftover marinade from the bowl over the chicken in the air fryer basket to enhance flavor and moisture.

  5. 5

    Set Air Fryer

    Close the air fryer. Set the temperature to 200°C (≈390°F) (approximately 390°F) and the cooking time to .

  6. 6

    Air Fry Chicken

    Begin air frying the chicken. Observe as it cooks and starts to brown.

  7. 7

    Baste During Cooking

    During the cooking process, open the air fryer and brush the chicken with oil or additional marinade to keep it moist and enhance browning and charring.

  8. 8

    Final Browning

    Continue air frying until the chicken is cooked through, juicy on the inside, and has a charred, golden-brown exterior.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Carefully remove the hot tandoori chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately, garnished with fresh cucumber slices.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
Dairy

Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Store

    Pour any leftover marinade from the bowl over the chicken in the air fryer basket to enhance flavor and moisture.

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Experiment with different spice blends in the marinade
  • 2
    Serve with mint chutney and

    Serve with mint chutney and onion rings for a complete experience.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipEnsure Chicken Is Well

    Marinated for best flavor.

  • 2
    TipBasting with Oil During Cooking

    Basting with oil during cooking helps achieve a crispy skin and keeps the chicken moist.

  • 3
    TipAdjust Cooking Time Based on

    Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken pieces and your air fryer model.

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