How long does Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?

6 Chicken Leg, ½ cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Coal, 2 tbsp Mustard Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?

About 697 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs

Name: Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Hung Curd; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Ajwain; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 pinch Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 6 Chicken Leg; For Greasing Oil; 1 Coal; 1 tbsp Ghee

35 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Tanoori Chicken, Grilled Chicken · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

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Tandoori chicken legs cooked in an air fryer after a hung curd, Kashmiri chilli and mustard oil marinade. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 minutes, with video.

High protein

You’ll need: Air Fryer

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Mustard Oil2 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Hung Curd½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Ajwain½ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Chaat Masala Powder1 pinch
Salt1 tsp
Chicken Leg6
OilFor Greasing
Coal1
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	697kcal	2091kcal
Protein	84g	253g
Carbohydrate	6.3g	19g
Fat	36g	107g
Fibre	2g	6g
Sugar	2g	6g

Cookd masalas for chicken leg

Method

1
Add all the ingredients required for the marinade to a bowl and mix it till it combines evenly.
Mustard OilKashmiri Red Chilli PowderHung CurdGinger Garlic PasteCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderCoriander PowderAjwainKasuri MethiLemon JuiceChaat Masala PowderSalt
2
Score the chicken legs and add the marinade to it. Mix well till the chicken legs are coated evenly with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 1 hour. Preheat the airfryer at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. Add the chicken to the airfryer and apply oil on it. Air fry the chicken at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Take it out of the fryer.
Chicken LegOil
3
Place a bowl with a piece of hot coal on the chicken. Add ghee to it and cover it tightly and let it smoke for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves, lemon wedges and serve it hot.
CoalGhee

Before you start

How long does Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?: 6 Chicken Leg, ½ cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Coal, 2 tbsp Mustard Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Air Fryer - Tandoori Chicken Legs?: About 697 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.