Air Fryer Whole Tandoori Chicken (Rotisserie)
We present to you the sizzling and crispy sensation of Air fryer Tandoori Whole Chicken! This delectable dish takes the traditional Indian flavors of tandoori chicken and adds a creative twist by using the magic of air frying.
Servings: 6
Calories: 314kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs whole chicken
Chicken Tandoori Marinade
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt substitute with sour cream
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp garlic paste minced or grated
- 1 tbsp ginger paste minced or grated
- ¾ tbsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp coriander Toasted, ground
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the whole chicken. Clean and pat dry with a paper towel. Trim and remove excess fat if desired.
- In a small bowl, add all the tandoori chicken marinade. Mix until well blended.
- Coat and massage the whole chicken ( inside and under the skin) with half of the tandoori marinade. Reserve half of the mixture for basting.
- Truss the chicken with kitchen cotton twine. (Watch the video on how to truss the chicken). Then marinate for at least 1 hour or for the best flavor, marinate overnight.
- For the air fryer with rotisserie. Attach the chicken to the rotisserie spit rod (watch the video here).For the air fryer with the drawer or without the rotisserie. Place the whole chicken in the air fryer basket with the chicken breast side up.
- Cook in a preheated air fryer at 400° F the 3lbs to 4lbs whole chicken for about 50 minutes to an hour or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (thighs) reaches 170°F to 180°F. After 45 minutes of cooking, brush with the remaining marinade. You may need to lower the temperature of your air fryer to 375° F to prevent darkening the exterior or chicken skin. Then continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches the desired internal cooking temperature.
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Video
Notes
Whole Chicken 3lbs to 4lbs -ideal size to fit in the air fryer with rotisserie. Depending on the size of your air fryer, or if using an air fryer with a drawer. You may use 5 lbs whole chicken then adjust the temperature and cooking time.
Cooking time and temperature
Please keep in mind, that depending on the brand and size of your air fryer, the temperature and cooking time may vary.
Cook in a preheated air fryer at 400° F the 3lbs to 4lbs whole chicken for about 55 minutes to an hour or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (thighs) reaches 170°F to 180°F.
After 45 minutes of cooking, you may need to lower the temperature of your air fryer to 375° F to prevent darkening the exterior or chicken skin. Then continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches the desired internal cooking temperature.
Serving
Remove from the air fryer and place on a serving plate with bastami rice. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Save the drippings and remove the excess oil to serve on the side or pour over the chicken if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg