Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Oil or spray for coating the air fryer basket – Ensures the chicken doesn’t stick.
- Fresh cilantro, chopped – For garnish, adding a fresh, herbal finish.
- Wedges of lime, to serve – Lime juice on top right before eating enhances the tikka flavors.
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 360°F (182°C). This temperature allows the chicken to cook thoroughly without burning.
2. Prepare the skewers: While the air fryer heats, thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
3. Arrange in the air fryer: Lightly oil the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place the skewers in the basket, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.
4. Cook: Air fry the chicken tikka skewers for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and cooking.
5. Check doneness: Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Serve: Garnish the cooked chicken tikka skewers with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
It’s crucial not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, as this can lead to uneven cooking. Cooking in batches may be necessary depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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