These air fryer tandoori chicken drumsticks are marinated overnight in yogurt, lime juice, spices, and tandoori paste for maximum flavor. The chicken cooks up tender, juicy, and beautifully colored, making it perfect for an easy homemade tandoori-style meal without using an oven or tandoor.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus overnight marination
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 1 kilogram chicken drumsticks, skin removed
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tandoori marinade paste
- 2 tablespoons kashmiri chili paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon salt
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
480 kcal -
Fat
28 g -
Carbohydrates
6 g -
Protein
45 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Sugar
3 g -
Sodium
780 mg
Procedure
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the chicken
Remove the skin from the chicken drumsticks and wash them thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry and make deep cuts into each drumstick so the marinade can penetrate well. Place the prepared chicken into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the marinade
In a bowl, add the yogurt, lime juice, oil, garlic powder, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and well combined, creating a thick and richly colored marinade.
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8 hoursMark As Complete
Marinate the chicken
Add the tandoori paste and kashmiri chili paste to the marinade and mix well. Place the chicken drumsticks into the marinade and coat them evenly, making sure the mixture gets into all the cuts. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
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20 minutesMark As Complete
Air fry the chicken
Preheat the air fryer and arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks in the basket in a single layer. Cook for about 20 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until the drumsticks are cooked through, tender, and nicely charred on the outside.
