2 servings30-60 minair fryer recipe

Vortex Plus - Tikka Masala Roast Chicken

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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2 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Vortex Plus - Tikka Masala Roast Chicken
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Roast

Cuisine: American

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 piece thumb- sizedfresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup whole-milk yogurt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp tandoori mix
  • 2/3 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garish and serve it with naan bread or rice if desired.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the garlic ginger, tomato paste, yogurt, garam masala, tandoori mix, salt and olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken in the bowl and rub the marinade all over the chicken.
  3. Let marinate for 10 minutes to an hour (or overnight if time allows).
  4. Select -Roast- 380°F -for 20 minutes Press Start.
  5. Once the Air Fry shows the ‘ADD FOOD’ sign, open the air fryer basket and place the chicken into the air fryer basket.
  6. Close the Air Fry basket.
  7. Once the air fryer shows the ‘TURN FOOD,’ flip the chicken with tongs.
  8. Close the air fryer basket to continue to cook.
  9. Once the cooking cycle ends, remove the air fryer basket and set it aside and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve the dish with naan bread or rice if desired.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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