Tandoori Chicken is made with plain yogurt, lemon juice, tandoori spice blend, garlic; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes to serve 4. 270 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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Steps
- 1
Score chicken pieces 2-3 times to let the marinade penetrate. Pat dry first.
- 2
Mix all marinade ingredients. Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate 2 hours minimum (overnight is best).
- 3
Shake off excess marinade. Air fry at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred and 175°F internal.
- 4
Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.
- 5
Serve with naan, rice, raita, and cilantro.
Tip: The yogurt marinade tenderizes the meat — longer is better, overnight is ideal. Score the chicken so the marinade reaches deep inside. Dark meat handles the high heat better than breast. The char is flavor, not burning.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~36 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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