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Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Bites

Classic chicken tikka made in an air fryer, marinated with yogurt, garam masala, garlic and ginger.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 2
Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Bites

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs ( boneless and skinless)
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp besan (chickpea flour)
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp garlic (grated)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp grated beets
  • 2 tsp garam masala (or tikka masala, tandoori masala)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Spray oil

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together yogurt and besan. Remove any lumps.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, beet, cayenne, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
  4. Mix in chicken, stir to coat completely with marinade. Allow chicken to marinade in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (can be overnight).
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  6. Spray the air fryer tray with cooking spray. Add chicken pieces, leaving space between each piece. Cook for 9-12 minutes, turn after first 5 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 282
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Protein: 23
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 4
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0.1
  • Cholesterol: 86
  • Sodium: 1263
  • Potassium: 324
  • Fiber: 1
  • Sugar: 2
  • Vitamin A: 291
  • Vitamin C: 3
  • Calcium: 56
  • Iron: 1