Name: Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed; 1.5 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup plain & whole milk yogurt (use Greek yogurt for thickness); 1.5-2 tablespoon salt, adjust to taste; 2 tablespoon garlic paste; 1.5 tablespoon ginger paste; 2 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder (mild), or paprika; 1.5 teaspoon red chili powder (hot); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1.5 tablespoon super fine almond flour or cashew powder (optional); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1.5 tablespoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed; 3 tablespoon mustard oil or ghee; ⅛ teaspoon red food color (optional)

Description

Savor the incredible taste of Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken with a hint of Air Fryer Indian Chicken spices, creating a symphony of flavors. This recipe features succulent marinated chicken cooked to perfection in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy outside and juicy inside. Easy to make and adaptable to your preferences, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoon lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed
1.5 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup plain & whole milk yogurt (use Greek yogurt for thickness)
1.5–2 tablespoon salt, adjust to taste
2 tablespoon garlic paste
1.5 tablespoon ginger paste
2 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder (mild), or paprika
1.5 teaspoon red chili powder (hot)
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoon coriander powder
1.5 tablespoon super fine almond flour or cashew powder (optional)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1.5 tablespoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed
3 tablespoon mustard oil or ghee
⅛ teaspoon red food color (optional)

Instructions

Mix ingredients for the first marinade in a bowl. Rub mix over chicken, ensuring even coating. Rest 30 minutes for flavor infusion.
In a larger bowl, combine second marinade ingredients. Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate overnight or at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Place chicken in the basket. Air fry for about 40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Turn chicken midway for even cooking.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve with sides.

Notes

For crispier skin, pat chicken dry before marinating.
Longer marination yields richer flavors.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1100 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

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