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Air Fryer Chicken Malai Tikka

Recipe by Puja Thakur on InstagramAdded 4 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A creamy, aromatic chicken malai tikka cooked in an air fryer with zero oil. The yogurt‑based marinade, enriched with ginger‑garlic paste, fresh coriander, and a hint of lemon, yields tender, flavorful bites that are perfect for a quick, low‑fat dinner.

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Method

  1. Pour yogurt over raw chicken pieces and stir.

  2. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, coriander leaves, shredded low‑fat cheese, and lemon juice to the bowl.

  3. Mix all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy white marinade.

  4. Rest the marinated chicken for 2 hours.

  5. Place the marinated chicken pieces in the air‑fryer basket.

  6. Close the air‑fryer basket and air‑fry until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.

Tips while you cook

Rest for flavor development
Allow the marinated chicken to rest for 2 hours before air‑frying.
Even coating ensures uniform cooking
Mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy white marinade before resting.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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