Air Fryer Whole Chicken Tikka 🔥🍗This one is JUICY, flavorful, and gives you that tikka char without turning on the oven 🙌🏼
Ingredients: Air Fryer Whole Chicken Tikka
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions: Air Fryer Whole Chicken Tikka
- In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until smooth.
- Coat the chicken well (get under the skin too!). Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hours- overnight is best.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place chicken breast-side up in the basket and cook for 30 minutes.
- Flip carefully and continue cooking another 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before carving.
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