How to make simple Indian chicken tandoori in Air fryer

     Making simple chicken tandoori in an air fryer is quick, healthy, and super flavorful. Here’s a beginner-friendly version you can try at home

Ingredients

• 500g chicken (legs or boneless pieces)
• 3 tbsp curd (yogurt)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt as per taste

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Step 1: Prep the Chicken

• Wash and pat dry
• Make small cuts (so masala goes inside)

Step 2: Make Marinade

• Mix everything: Curd + spices + ginger-garlic paste + lemon juice + oil + salt
• Coat chicken well with this mixture

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Step 3: Marinate

• Minimum: 30 minutes
• Best: 4–8 hours (for authentic taste) 

Step 4: Air Fry

• Preheat air fryer to 180°C
• Place chicken in basket (don’t overcrowd)
• Cook 15 minutes
• Flip + brush little oil
• Cook another 10–12 minutes at 200°C

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Step 5: Serve

• Sprinkle chaat masala
• Add onion rings + lemon wedges
• Optional: mint chutney

Tips 

• Use hung curd for thicker coating
• Add a pinch of kasuri methi for restaurant flavor
• Slightly char = more authentic tandoori taste