Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Juicy air fryer tandoori chicken is the kind of dinner recipe that will become a family favorite in no time. The chicken is so easy to cook and comes out delicious every time.
Ingredients needed
- Chicken. I used skinless boneless chicken thighs. Bone-in chicken pieces (chicken wings/chicken drumsticks/bone-in chicken thighs) can be substituted but will require longer cooking time. Boneless chicken breasts can also be used but will cook in around 10-15 minutes.
- Greek yogurt.
- Garlic and ginger. Use fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor.
- Spices: Garam Masala, chilli powder/cayenne pepper, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, cumin salt and black pepper.
- Lemon juice. Lime juice can be used instead.
How to make Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
- Marinate the chicken: Combine the yogurt, spices, fresh garlic, ginger and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs then stir to coat the chicken in the marinade. Allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes or covered in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
- Air fry: Spray your air fryer basket with a little oil or nonstick spray then add the chicken in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F/205°F for 25 minutes, flipping over half way through cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken with rice, naan and salad garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander.
What to serve with tandoori chicken
We love this tandoori chicken recipe served with curry rice and naan. Paratha or roti are also delicious options. A simple tomato and cucumber salad is always a good idea with spiced dishes.
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken can be marinated for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. Leftover tandoori chicken can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days and re-heated in the air fryer before serving.
FAQ
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and Indian spices then cooked in a tandoor (traditional clay oven) at high temperatures to result in caramelized but impossibly juicy chicken.
Chicken is cooked when it is opaque white throughout. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C on a meat thermometer.
Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp crushed ginger
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients together and add the chicken.
- Allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes up to 12 hours covered in the fridge.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil/non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F/205°C(or as hot as your oven goes) for 25 minutes, flipping the chicken over half way through cooking.
- Serve the Tandoori chicken with naan bread, rice and cucumber salad.