Description
A vibrant Indian-inspired dish featuring a whole chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, air-fried to juicy, charred perfection. Achieve restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (4 lbs), skin removed
2 cups plain yogurt
3 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2 tablespoons almond flour
2 tablespoons mustard oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Instructions
Marinate the chicken in a bowl with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, kasuri methi, almond flour, mustard oil, and salt for 8-12 hours.
Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C).
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket (in batches if needed), ensuring pieces are not overlapping.
Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden, charred, and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight.
Use skinless chicken for deeper marinade penetration.
Serve with lemon wedges and naan or rice.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 200mg