Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Thighs

About

These Keto air fryer tandoori chicken thighs are smothered in a spiced yogurt marinade then cooked through until crisp and golden. Cooking the chicken thighs in the air fryer is a great way to guarantee a crisp, golden skin and makes a great alternative to barbecued meat. These Keto chicken thighs make a flavorsome dinner option the whole family can enjoy.

Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Ingredients

We have used skin on and bone in chicken thighs for maximum fats and flavor. The chicken is coated in a thick yogurt marinade, seasoned with garam masala, turmeric, paprika, ginger, cumin and a hint of zesty lemon. Once coated, the thighs are air fried until crisp and golden.

Serving Suggestions

These Keto chicken thighs are a great addition to an Indian inspired dinner. Perfect served with cauliflower rice and an Indian inspired slaw. These chicken thighs are perfect served hot but also make great cold leftovers for a low carb lunch.

Ingredients

4 medium chicken thigh with skin
3 tablespoon dannon all natural yogurt, plain
1 teaspoon lemon peel or zest raw
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ginger, ground
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the yogurt, oil, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, garlic powder, ginger, cumin, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix together until smooth and well combined. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
Spoon the yogurt marinade over the chicken pieces. Use your hands to rub the dressing liberally all over the thighs so that they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Lightly oil the basket of your air fryer. Arrange the thighs side by side in the air fryer basket. Set the basket in the air fryer and set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
After this time, turn the chicken pieces over and increase the temperature to 375 degrees. Set the timer for a further 15 minutes. Check that the chicken is completely cooked through and the skin is crisp and golden. Cook for longer if needed to ensure the chicken is cooked through.