Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Tikka for Weeknight Dinners
Make tender, spiced chicken tikka fast in your air fryer. This Air Fryer Dinners recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe now!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice blend
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with yogurt, tikka masala spice blend, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until fully coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and has golden edges.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving with naan or rice.