High Protein Air Fryer Roast Chicken | Air Fryer Chicken Recipe for Weight Loss
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 2 Servings
 
Ingredients
  • Whole chicken legs - 4, skinless & bone-in
  • Hung curd / Greek yogurt - 1 cup
  • Onion puree - 1 cup
  • Mustard oil - 4 tbsp
  • Curry powder - 4 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash and pat dry the whole chicken legs. Make a couple of deep cuts using a sharp knife over the meaty part of each of the chicken legs.
  2. Now prepare the yogurt based marinating mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add hung curd/Greek yogurt, onion puree, curry powder, red chilli powder, mustard oil and salt.
  3. Give everything a good mix using a wire whisk to make a uniform spicy yogurt mixture where all the spices & seasonings are evenly distributed & mixed in.
  4. Now drop the chicken legs into the prepared yogurt-curry marinade. Using a spatula thickly coat the legs with the marinating mixture on all sides.
  5. Once you are happy with the mixing, leave them to marinate and absorb all the flavors for at least 2 hours.
  6. When you are ready to air fry, start preheating your air fryer at 190 C and set the timer to 25 minutes.
  7. After your air fryer is nicely preheated, place the marinated chicken legs inside the basket in a single layer (as you see in the video!).
  8. Start air frying the chicken legs and flip them over halfway through. Brush some of the leftover yogurt marinade on top of the chicken legs and let the other side roast for the remaining time.
  9. After about 25 minutes, check the doneness of the chicken. You may need to adjust the cooking time based on the size and thickness of the chicken legs you are using.
  10. Your air fryer roast chicken is ready! Serve them up with a drizzle of lemon juice and crunchy onions on the side! Enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Poke the meaty part of the chicken leg with the edge of a sharp knife; if it cuts easily and the chicken is not pink any more, it is cooked thoroughly. If you see any trace of pink, air fry them for 5 to 7 minutes more.
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at https://flavorquotient.com/2025/06/air-fryer-roast-chicken-in-yogurt-curry-marinade/