Air Fried Chicken Malai Tikka
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- 8 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Air Fried Chicken Malai Tikka is a smoky, creamy‑yet‑light dish that delivers tender, juicy chicken without oil or heavy cream. The yogurt‑based marinade with low‑calorie cheese and aromatic spices makes it perfect for high‑protein meal‑prep and weight‑loss‑friendly dinners.
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Method
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, low‑calorie cheese, ginger‑garlic paste, chopped coriander leaves, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; stir until a smooth marinade forms.
Add the cubed and scored chicken thighs to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days for deeper flavor.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (383°F).
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
Air‑fry for 15 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, until the chicken is hot through, tender, and lightly browned.
Remove from the air fryer, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with extra chopped coriander if desired.
Tips while you cook
- Marinate adequately
- Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer
- Set the air fryer to 195 °C (383 °F) before adding the chicken.
- Single‑layer arrangement
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer without overlap.
- Flip halfway
- Flip the chicken pieces at the 7‑minute mark.
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