Tandoori Chicken Wings
Perfectly seasoned with a blend of robust spices and cool yogurt, Tandoori Chicken Wings hit all the flavor notes. These mouth-watering wings take just 5 minutes of prep, then marinate overnight, and can be made in the air fryer or oven!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken wings , cut at the joint with tips removed
- 1/2 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mild red chili powder (not cayenne pepper)
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 2 & 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika (not hot)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Chopped cilantro , optional garnish
- Tzatziki sauce , optional for dipping
Instructions
- If the wings aren't already cut, remove the tips and split at the joint. Pat them completely dry and trim off any excess loose fat.
- Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, allspice, garlic powder, and ginger together in a large, sealable plastic bag and mix until incorporated.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade and toss to coat. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate the chicken for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for best flavor.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and shake off the excess - you want the wings coated, but not gloppy.
- Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes to 400F, then spray the basket with nonstick spray. Place the wings inside in an even layer (don't overcrowd the basket. You'll likely need to air fry in batches.)
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 170F internally and the skin is crispy and golden brown. (Note that cooking time can vary with different air fryers.)
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro and Tzatziki sauce for dipping, both optional.
Notes
These can also be made in an oven. Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil, then coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place wings on the foil, skin side up, in a single layer with space in between. Bake for 15 minutes, flip and cook another 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 170F internally. Finish in the broiler. To get blisters you can brush the wings with oil and then move the baking sheet up to the top rack and broil for 2-3 minutes or until blistered to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg