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Tandoori Chicken (Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters) With Lemon Wedges on Wooden Board.

Tandoori Chicken (Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters)

Chicken Leg Quarters In Lightly Spiced Yogurt Marinade and Air Fried
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: air fryer chicken quarter, air fryer chicken recipes, air fryer chicken thighs recipe, air fryer tandoori chicken, indian chicken thigh recipes
Categories: air fryer, High protein, indian, keto, low carb, low GI, oven,
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 437kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Brush for basting
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl or Sauce Pan
  • 1 Pair Of Tongs

Ingredients
  

First Marinade

  • 2 Chicken Leg Quarters Skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Second Marinade

  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mild Chilli Powder See Notes
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Paste See Notes
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Paste See Notes
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Salt/ Chaat Masala See Notes
  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt See Notes

For Basting

  • 1 teaspoon Ghee or Melted Butter

Instructions

First Marinade

  • With a sharp knife, make 3-4 cuts on the chicken thighs. Flip and repeat on the other side as well.
  • Rub salt and lemon juice on all sides.
  • Keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the second marinade.

Second Marinade

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil, till almost smoky.
  • Take off the heat, and add chili powder. Stir well.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to this chili oil.
  • With a fork or a whisk, make a smooth, lump-free paste.
  • Add the chicken to this paste and massage to coat well.
  • Let this marinate for 1-3 hours.

Air Fry

  • Place the chicken leg quarters in your air fryer basket. Space well, so they are not touching.
  • Air Fry at 356 F / 180 C for 15 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer basket, and using the brush, baste the chicken with ghee or melted butter.
  • Flip the chicken and baste the other sides as well.
  • Air Fry the chicken quarters for another 10-15 minutes - till the internal temperature reaches 165 F/ 73 C.

Notes

Chili Powder: The most commonly used chili powder is the milk Kashmiri chili powder. It imparts a bright red color without raising the spice levels. You can substitute it with other varieties like smoked or plain Paprika. Cayenne Pepper is also a good substitute, although slightly spicier. a mix of Cayenne Pepper and Paprika would be a good substitute.
Ginger and Garlic Paste: If you have whole ginger and garlic pods, simply add all the ingredients (ginger, garlic, yogurt, chili oil, and garam masala) together in a grinder to make a paste. 
Black Salt or Rock Salt has a strong flavor and is used by restaurants. It is also one of the main ingredients of another ready powder called Chaat masala. Both are easily available in all Indian food stores. Just skip this if you do not have it, your tandoori chicken will be just as delicious. 
Yogurt: Indian restaurants use hung yogurt for their recipes. This is basically yogurt with most of the whey water drained out by hanging it in a muslin cloth. The resulting marinade is less wet and perfect for a dry roast recipe like Tandoori Chicken or Air Fryer Chicken. Greek yogurt is a perfectly acceptable substitute for hung yogurt. 

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1313mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Nutrition facts are estimates. Always check with your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

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