Air-Fried Chicken Tikka Masala: Crispy, Quick, Delicious!

Experience the classic taste of Chicken Tikka Masala with a modern twist! Our Air Fryer version makes it lighter and crispier, keeping all the delicious spices and flavours you adore. It's a perfect choice for a flavourful meal without the extra calories.

MARINATE THE CHICKEN

• Add the chicken to the bowl, turning it over so that it is covered with the marinade all over. Leave for a minimum of 30 minutes or a maximum of 6 hours, covered, in the fridge.

PREPARE THE SAUCE

• Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/ 400°F. Place the oil or ghee, shallots, ginger, and garlic in an air fryer cake barrel or similar. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add tikka masala spices, seasoning, tomatoes, and water.
• Cook in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway. Use an immersion blender to blitz the sauce until it is mostly smooth (be careful as it can splatter!).

COOK THE CHICKEN

• Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/ 400°F (note: if your air fryer can cook at a higher temperature, you can increase it to max) for five minutes.
• Mist the basket with oil and add the chicken. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway through. The chicken should be juicy with nicely charred edges. Any leftover marinade should be discarded.

ADD CHICKEN TO THE SAUCE

• Slice the chicken into chunks and mix into the sauce. Stir in the cream and heat through for five minutes in the fryer.