Ultimate Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Enjoy smoky, juicy chicken with this Ultimate Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken recipe. Perfect for Air-Fryer-Dinners, ready in under 30 minutes for a healthy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs skinless, cut into pieces
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt full-fat
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala paste store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp garlic ginger paste or minced garlic and ginger
- 1 tbsp oil for brushing
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala paste, lemon juice, garlic ginger paste, and salt to create a marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place marinated chicken in the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with a little oil for extra crispness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.