Tandoori Chicken in Airfryer

Making tandoori chicken in the air fryer is actually super easy and turns out delicious. Here’s a simple way to do it:

Ingredients:

• First Marination:

2 kg chicken (with skin removed, deep slits made)

1 tsp Salt

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp red chili powder

• Second Marination:

1 cup yogurt

2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp garam masala

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

2 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder

2 tbsp mustard oil

1 tsp Salt

• Method:

👉Clean chicken, make deep slits.

👉Apply first marinade (salt, lemon juice, chili powder) and let it rest for half an hpur

👉Mix all ingredients of second marinade, coat the chicken well.

👉kepp the marinated chicken overnight in the fridge.

👉preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.

Cook:

👉Place the whole chicken in the lined basket

👉Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through.

• Char it slightly:

If you want a slight char (like real tandoori), increase to 200°C (390°F) for the last 2–3 minutes.

👉Baste with butter during cooking for juicy texture.

• Serve:

👉Sprinkle some chaat masala and lemon juice on top.

👉Serve with mint chutney/ onion rings or some fries