Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

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This recipe combines delicious Indian flavors, a speedy cooking method, and a moist chicken drumstick. I have yet to find a better cooking method than using the air fryer. In 20 minutes, these drumsticks are cooked without becoming dry.

Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
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Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

Course: DinnerDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Total time

45

minutes

Quick Tip: For the best flavor, let these chicken drumsticks marinate for at least an hour in the fridge or, ideally, overnight.

Ingredients

  • 9 chicken drumsticks

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • 1/2 teaspoon of amchoor

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions

  • Use a knife to remove the skin from all the drumsticks. Pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Make deep scores on the drumsticks.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ginger powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of amchoor, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken to coat evenly.
  • Place chicken drumsticks into a zip-loc bag or Pyrex. Add the 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 cup of yogurt and stir well to combine. Coat the drumsticks in the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, in the fridge.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375F. Cook the drumsticks for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature for the chicken reaches 165 F. Start checking the chicken at 15 minutes.
  • Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with extra amchoor and garnish with cilantro.

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