Air Fryer Whole Tandoori Chicken
Perfectly juicy from the inside and crispy on the outside this Air Fryer Whole Tandoori Chicken is ready in an hour - a must-try recipe!
Ingredients :
- 4½ to 5 lbs whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons oil
Directions :
- Prep the Chicken - Remove the bag of giblets from inside the chicken. Rinse the chicken with water and then pat dry from outside and inside with paper towels. You can also trim any excess fat from the chicken using kitchen shears.
- In a bowl mix all the marinade ingredients. Using a silicone spatula or your hands evenly apply the marinade all over the chicken including the insides. Make sure to also apply the marinade under the skin without tearing the skin too much. Make 3 small slits on each of the chicken breasts.
- Preheat the oven to 360 F. Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 360F for 50 minutes
- Using a pair of silicone tongs, flip the chicken. Lightly coat the top side with more marinade and air fry for 10 more minutes.
- Make sure that the Internal temperature of the breast is 165 degree F. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
