Tandoori Chicken With Tamarind - Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

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Tandoori Chicken With Tamarind - Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken With Tamarind - Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken is an uncelebrated hero. They are so flavorful and crispy. The crispiness is where air frying comes in. This simple recipe makes crispy, juicy chicken drumsticks with minimal supervision.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 5

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: India, Indian, Indian Food

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

5 chicken drumsticks (skin cut and peeled)
1 cup plain greek yogurt
3.5 tbsp oil of choice (divided)
2 tsp ground coriander (dhaniya powder)
1 tsp ground cumin (jeera powder)
1/2 tsp ground turmeric (haldi powder)
1 and 1/2 tsp red chili powder (cayenne pepper) (cayenne pepper)
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
2 and 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 and 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste (either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought)
1 and 1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp tamarind concentrate (needs to be thick)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (kali mirch)
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)

Method

Cut 2 to 4 slits on the drumsticks about 2 to 3 inches wide and deep.
Mix all the ingredients except chicken with 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. The remaining oil will be used for greasing. When the marinade is mixed well, pat dry the chicken with a paper towel, and add the drumsticks in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Ideally a marinade time of 6 to 8 hours works great for all the spices to soak in. But if you are in a rush you can do 30 minutes. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator.
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 to 350°F for 5 minutes. When it’s preheated, working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer.
Cook the chicken at 360°F for 10 minutes. Turn, drizzle some oil and cook for another 10 minutes. 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 (25 minutes) and turn it around for the last 5 minutes.
Finally, Using a meat thermometer ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF before serving.

Notes

Every air fryer is different so check the temperature. You can increase the time if it isn’t done or decrease as per your air fryer.

Do not over crowd the air fryer basket.