Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Dinner nights have never looked better with this air fryer tandoori chicken recipe. With irresistible flavors and an enticing fragrance to boost, it will satisfy even the pickiest eater.

cook TIME 30 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 40 mins

Course: Main dishCuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 493 kcal

Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

40 oz skin-on bone-in chicken drumsticks yielding 22 oz meat and skin, equals 8 drumsticks
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp garlic minced
1/2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp coriander chopped
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1/2 tbsp lime juice
2 oz red onion sliced
3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice

INSTRUCTIONS

Use a paper towel to pat dry 40 oz chicken drumsticks. Make 3-4 slits across the thickest part of each drumstick.

Rub the chicken drumsticks with a spice mix of 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp mustard, 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1/2 tbsp lime juice.

Allow the chicken to marinate for 5 minutes.

Line the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket, air fry at 350 °F for 15 minutes.

Flip the chicken drumsticks halfway and air fry for another 15 minutes.

Portion out the tandoori chicken. Sprinkle it with 2 tbsp chopped coriander. Enjoy with hot rice, sliced red onion with a side dish.

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