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Tandoori chicken made in the air fryer

Tandoori Chicken in the Air Fryer

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In India, Tandoori Chicken is often served as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal. It has also become a popular dish globally, found in both restaurants and home kitchens. Tandoori Chicken is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply a cozy evening at home.
Servings 4 pcs
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  •  
    4 pcs chicken breast
  •  
    200 ml plain yogurt plain
  •  
    2 tbsp lemon juice
  •  
    6 clove garlic finely chopped
  •  
    2 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • paprika pulver ikon1 tbsp paprika
  •  
    1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  •  
    1 tsp turmeric
  •  
    1 tsp cumin
  •  
    ½ tbsp salt to taste
  •  
    ½ tbsp red food coloring optional, for color
  •  
    1 pcs fresh cilantro
  •  
    4 slices lemon for serving
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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade:

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, cumin and salt in a large bowl. Add red food coloring if desired.

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Clean the chicken and make some cuts in the meat for better marination.
  • Place the chicken in the marinade and make sure it is completely covered.
    Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat and Prepare:

  • Set the air fryer to high heat (about 200°C).
  • Place the chicken on the rack with parchment paper underneath to catch drips.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Cook the chicken in the air fryer until fully done (about 25-30 minutes), depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
    Start the online kitchen timer here
    Turn and brush with the remaining marinade halfway through cooking.

Serving:

  • Serve the finished Tandoori Chicken garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon slices.

Notes

Complementary Sides

Tandoori Chicken is often served with fresh naan bread, rice, a cooling raita (yogurt-based sauce), and a crisp salad. These sides help balance the spices and add a multi-dimensional flavor experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin B1: 0.03mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 0.3mgVitamin B5: 0.4mgVitamin B6: 0.1mgVitamin B12: 0.3µgVitamin C: 2mgVitamin E: 0.2mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 112mgIron: 0.5mgMagnesium: 14mgPhosphorus: 91mgSelenium: 3µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 5g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 39kcal
Cost: 10
Ret: Hovedret
Køkken: Indisk
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Søgeord: air fryer chicken, indian chicken, tandoori chicken
Holdbarhed: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Genopvarmning: Reheat the pieces in the air fryer at 170°C for 5-7 minutes, until the meat is heated through.
Frysning: Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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