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Air Fryer Andhra Chicken - Spicy Chicken in Air Fryer

Perfectly juicy Air Fryer Andhra Chicken - Spicy Chicken in Air Fryer is an easy and delicious recipe. Perfect as a quick snack, appetizer, served with sides of your choice. This chicken recipe is loaded with flavor! These Chicken Drumsticks are one of those meals you can throw together on a busy weeknight without a lot of work.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5
Course: Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine: Andhra, Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 chicken drumsticks (1.44 pounds)
  • 1 onion, small (3/4 cup chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 3 tsp red chili powder    (cayenne pepper)
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp ground coriander         (dhaniya powder)
  • 1 and 1/2 salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 and 1/2  tamarind concentrate (the thick paste available in Indian grocery stores or amazon, I used Tamicon brand)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 3/4 tbsp ginger garlic paste 
  • 1 to 2 tbsp water (optional, to blend)
  • some oil or cooking spray to grease the basket

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer 

Method
 

  1. In a blender grind the onions, curry leaves, garlic cloves, red chili powder, ground coriander, salt, pepper, tamarind paste, garam masala, ginger garlic paste.  Process until completely smooth. You can add one tablespoon or 2 tablespoons of water to blend if needed.
  2. Peel and chop the chicken skin if there is any. Cut 2 to 4 slits on the drumsticks about 2 to 3 inches wide and deep.
  3. Rub the marinade on the chicken really well and let it sit for 30 minutes to overnight in a refrigerator covered. I normally keep the marinade on for 30 minutes.
  4. When you are ready to cook, grease the 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. When it’s preheated, working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer. 
  5. Cook the chicken at 360°F for 20 minutes. Turn and cook midway Finally increase the temperature to 370°F and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the skin is brown and crisp. Check after the final 5-minute mark depending on the air fryer it may be done in 5 minutes. (See notes for Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart 6-in 1 Air Fryer)
  6. Finally, Using a  meat thermometer ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF before serving and serve with a cilantro chutney.

Notes

I used the Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart 6-in 1 Air Fryer
Specifically for Vortex Air Fryer, Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil.
Air fry at 360°F for 20 minutes. When display reads add food, add the chicken and place tray in the center position.
When display reads turn food, flip the chicken drumsticks.
When done, Air fry at 370°F and cook for another 5 minutes. When display indicates turn food do nothing.
Serve immediately when done.
On a scale of 1 to 5, I would place this dish at 3.5 in terms of spice level.