Easy Tandoori Chicken
This tandoori chicken will taste just like from your local Indian restaurant! Learn how to make this iconic Indian dish in your air fryer, which delivers an authentic taste fast and fuss free.
Servings: 6
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1½ kg / 3 lbs chicken legs
- 6 tbsp This is an affiliate link.tandoori masala spice mix
- 500ml / 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Cut two slits into each chicken leg to allow the spice mix to penetrate deep into the flesh. Mix the tandoori masala spice and salt with the yogurt. Cover the chicken with the marinade and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C/360F. Spray the air fryer basket with a cooking spray, then put the chicken legs in the basket the cut side down in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken legs, then air fry for 5-10 minutes longer, depending on the size of the legs until the internal temp is 165F/74C. Remove from the air fryer and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3610IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg