The air fryer makes crispy, delicious keto air fryer tandoori chicken that tastes better than takeout. The whole family will enjoy this quick and easy weeknight meal of air fryer tandoori chicken because it only takes 25 minutes in the air fryer. The air fryer tandoori chicken makes a low-carb, high-protein dinner when combined with coconut cauliflower rice! Yes, you do need to marinate the keto air fryer tandoori chicken for at least two hours. And cook it when you get home. The air fryer tandoori chicken meat is juicy and delicious with a perfectly crispy exterior. The air fryer tandoori chicken has only 2.1 grams of net carbs and 40.2 grams of protein/serving.
Statistics
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours, 34 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large Bowl
- Spoon
- Tongs
- Meat Thermometer
- Brush or Cooking Spray
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. tandoori seasoning
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ to ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 lbs. chicken (bone-in and skin-on)
Ingredient Notes
Chicken
- Drumsticks and thighs work well together, but you can use either or both separately. Typically, breasts are too large and don't cook evenly.
Yogurt
- Since regular yogurt makes a thinner marinade that coats the chicken more easily, I usually use it instead of Unani. You can use Unani, but you will have to add a little more marinade to thin it out.
Tandoori Masala
- For convenience, I often use pre-mixed tandoori masala.
Lemon Juice
- This tandoori chicken marinade is infused with lemon juice. The acid helps tenderize the chicken as well as help all the ingredients blend well.
Salt and Pepper
- Adjust the pepper powder and salt in the recipe to your liking.
Instructions
- Take a large bowl and add yogurt, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and tandoori masala and stir until well combined.
- Add the chicken pieces to the tandoori marinade and toss well to coat each piece of chicken.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for two hours or overnight.
- Lightly oil a rack or racks and preheat the air fryer to thirty to seventy-five degrees F.
- Spot the chicken on the rack, skin side down. If air fryer is small, you may need to work in batches.
- After twelve minutes, flip the chicken pieces over and continue air frying for another ten to twelve minutes or until the skin is crispy and lightly browned and the internal temperature reaches one point sixty-five degrees F.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste and serve the tandoori chicken.
In the tandoor
- Preheat the oven to four hundred degrees F.
- Place a baking rack on a metal-rimmed baking sheet.
- After twelve minutes, flip the chicken, skin side down, and continue cooking for another twelve to fifteen minutes.
- If you want a nice crispy skin, put them in the broiler for a minute at the very end.
Tips
- Before coating the chicken, we can combine the marinade in a glass dish. This way we don't waste a plastic bag. Please make sure the chicken is well coated and give it a little shake. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Depending on the size and design of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches. If air fryer has two racks, be careful to move them around a few times during baking. Those closest to the heat source will usually brown more quickly.
- Always start the chicken pieces skin side down, then halfway through, flip them over. This helps the chicken skin crisp on top and brown beautifully on both sides.
Storage Information
Refrigerator
Place the leftover tandoori chicken in a sealed container and store the chicken for three to four days.
Freezer
Cover the tandoori chicken in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, then place it in a sealed bag or container and store the chicken for two to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does tandoori chicken taste like?
Rich spices like turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom combine to give tandoori chicken a deep, wonderful aromatic flavor. While it is often not particularly hot, it can also contain a small amount of chili. The yogurt marinade gives it a tang and helps tenderize the meat.
Will i use boneless chicken to make this tandoori chicken?
This dish can also be made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs. I recommend cooking the skinless thighs in the air fryer for a total of 18 minutes as they will cook faster. Skinless breasts will take about the same amount of time, but you should check them often as they can dry out quickly.
How many carbs are in Tandoori Chicken?
This Tandoori Chicken contains 2.1 grams of net carbs, 40.2 grams of protein, 0.6 grams of fiber, and 2.7 grams of carbs.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 0.5lb
Calories: 408kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.7g
Protein: 40.2g
Fat: 24.8g
Saturated Fat: 7.6g
Fiber: 0.6
Net Carbs: 2.1g
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