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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Skewers

A deliciously aromatic dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in a rich blend of spices, perfect for casual dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 400 g chicken breast Chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 teaspoons paprika For spice flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup fat-free yogurt For marinade
  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
  • 1 teaspoon garlic purée
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil To retain moisture
  • 2 limes juice of For flavoring
  • 15 fresh mint leaves For the yogurt dip
For Serving
  • 1.5 cups fat-free yogurt For mint yogurt dip

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a bowl, mix all the spices, yogurt, tomato purée, garlic purée, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat well. Let soak for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (392°F) and thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
Cooking
  1. Cook the skewers in the air fryer for 17 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. While the chicken cooks, prepare the yogurt dip by blending the yogurt, lime juice, and fresh mint until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the skewers hot with the mint yogurt dip and roti or pilau rice.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Soak wooden skewers in water before use to avoid sticking.