Make ‘perfect’ air fryer chicken tikka recipe – ready in 10 minutes

The weekend is the ideal time to visit your favourite restaurant or order a takeaway to savour on the couch while watching TV.

However, with many of us feeling the pinch, home often proves to be the more economical choice.

That said, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favourite takeaway delights.

You might be surprised to discover how simple it is to recreate your favourite dishes at home, often at a fraction of the of ordering them in.

If you own an you can quickly prepare some scrumptious homemade chicken tikka skewers that only take 10 minutes to cook and taste as if they’ve come straight from your favourite curry house.

This straightforward was posted on by , a food content creator and author of The Curryculum, who has gained popularity on social media for his easy-to-follow recipes accompanied by hilarious voiceovers.

He claims that you can replicate the traditional chicken tikka dish using your air fryer and a few basic ingredients, resulting in a dish that tastes ‘fire’ and just like a takeaway, reports .

With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, this spicy chicken dish is perfect for those occasions when you’re short on time but still crave a tasty and flavourful meal.

The chef suggests serving this either in a wrap, with rice, salad, or any other accompaniment of your choice.

Here’s everything you need to make it.

Takeaway-style chicken tikka 

Ingredients

• 500g chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• Six garlic gloves
• 3/4 tsp ginger paste
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 3/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1 heaped tsp coriander powder
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp tandoori powder
• 1/4 of a lemon, juiced
• 1 egg white

Method

1. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Grate in ‘plenty of garlic’ – the chef used six cloves in this but you can use more or less depending on your preference.
2. Add the ginger, salt, coriander and all of the spices, then squeeze in the lemon and mix everything together. Add in the egg white and mix again.
3. Let it sit for 10 minutes, allowing the flavours to marinate. When the time is up, grab some skewers and insert the chicken on to these.
4. Put them in the air fryer at 190C for six minutes, then take them out, flip, and put them back in for another five minutes.
5. Take them out and serve either on their own or in a wrap or with rice.