Fast Curries
Lahori Chicken Tikka – Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Lahori is a wonderful appetizer. Made quickly in an air fryer, it is perfectly juicy and tender.
Up until I bought my air fryer I used to grill or bake chicken tikka in my oven. Since trying it in my air fryer I’m not sure I’ll ever make it any other way. Chicken cooked in the air fryer is tender, flavorful, and juicy. Perfection!
How do I make Lahori Chicken Tikka – Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Lahori?
Firstly, dice the chicken (boneless breast or thighs) to 2-inch cubes.
Secondly grind the serrano peppers finely to make a paste. You can add a teaspoon of water to grind in a spice grinder.
Further, using a whisk or a spoon mix all the marinade ingredients with 2 tbsp oil well in a mixing bowl.
Furthermore, add in the chicken and mix well.
When you are ready to cook, grease your air fryer basket with oil. I grease mine by rubbing, brushing, or spraying, a little bit of oil on the bottom grate. Then, follow your Air Fryer directions for preheating to 350°F for 5 minutes. When it’s preheated, working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer.
Air fry for 18 minutes, at 360°F. When 8 minutes are remaining, flip the chicken gently with tongs and drizzle some oil. Complete the air frying process.
What do I serve this with?
- Served as an appetizer.
- Moreover, it can be served with naan (Indian flat bread) or rice as a part of a meal.
- Additionally, served as a side dish.
- It can also be served in lettuce as a low carb vegetarian wrap.
- Serve it with Coconut Cilantro Chutney
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Moreover, try some of our other air fryer recipes:
Chicken Boti Kabab – Air Fryer Chicken Kabab
Lahori Chicken Tikka – Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Lahori
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
Marinade
- 2 tsp serrano peppers (small, 3 to 4) (hari mirch minced to a paste)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 3/4 tbsp ginger garlic paste (either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought)
- 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp oil of choice (divided)
- 2 tsp chicken tikka masala (store bought) (shan or any other brand)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (jeera powder)
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder (ground cayenne pepper)
Instructions
Prep
- Dice the chicken (boneless breast or thighs) to 2-inch cubes.
- Grind the serrano peppers finely to make a paste. You can add a teaspoon of water to grind in a spice grinder.
- Using a whisk or a spoon mix all the marinade ingredients with 2 tbsp oil well in a mixing bowl.
- Add in the chicken and mix well. Cover it and let the chicken sit in the marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator. If you are short on time 30 minutes is good.
Cook
- When you are ready to cook, grease your air fryer basket with oil. I grease mine by rubbing, brushing, or spraying, a little bit of oil on the bottom grate. Then, follow your air fryer directions for preheating to 350°F for 5 minutes. When it’s preheated, working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer.
- Air fry for 18 minutes, at 360°F. When 8 minutes are remaining, flip the chicken gently with tongs and drizzle some oil. Complete the air frying process.
Amazing taste and very easy.