Air Fryer Chicken Tikka
This Air Fryer Chicken Tikka recipe achieves the characteristic char we all know and love from a traditional tandoor but with minimal effort at home. Chunks of chicken breast are marinated in mild Indian spices and yogurt before being air fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp caster sugar
- 125 g low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp garlic puree
- 1 tbsp ginger puree
- 1½ tbsp tandoori masala spice mix
- ½ tsp tumeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
Instructions
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Put 500g chicken cut into chunks into a large bowl. Add ½ tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp caster sugar, 125g low fat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger puree, 1 tbsp garlic puree, 1½ tbsp tandoori masala, ½ tsp tumeric, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp ground coriander and ¼ tsp chilli powder to the chicken and stir until completely mixed
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Cover the bowl and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours
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Preheat your air fryer if needed
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Place the marinated chicken in your air fryer leaving space for the air to circulate - you may need to cook the chicken in a couple of batches depending on the size of your air fryer
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If you are using a air fryer liner, cook at 200°C for 12-15 minutes turning half way
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If you're not using a liner, cook at 200°C for 10-12 minutes turning half way
Recipe Notes
The chicken tikka may vary in cooking time depending on the size you cut the chicken. If in doubt, check the chicken is completely white or reaches 75°C.
If your air fryer requires preheating, check the chicken a couple of minutes before the recipe states.
An air fryer liner would be recommended for this recipe for ease of cleaning.
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and my vary.