Marinating Time: 1-2 hours (optional)
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including marinating time)
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Cooking:
- Cooking spray or oil for the air fryer basket
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 10 minutes
In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Add the chicken strips and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours (if time allows).
2. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Intensity: High
- Time: 5 minutes
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
3. Prepare the Air Fryer Basket:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
4. Arrange Chicken Strips:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Shake off excess marinade and arrange the chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
5. Air Fry:
- Intensity: High
- Time: 12-15 minutes
Air fry the chicken strips at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Check for Doneness:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Check the chicken for doneness. If needed, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Once cooked, transfer the chicken tikka strips to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside rice and naan.
8. Enjoy:
- Enjoy the delicious and flavorful air-fried chicken tikka strips!
Note:
- You can adjust the spice levels by modifying the amount of red chili powder in the marinade.
- For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a pinch of ground fenugreek (kasuri methi) to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of mint chutney or yogurt sauce for a delightful dipping experience.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 300mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.