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Recipe for Air Fryer Spicy Fried Chicken taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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Spicy Fried Chicken (Air Fryer & Oven)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients, except the chicken pieces, to make a smooth spice paste.
  • Rub the spice paste all over the chicken pieces to coat well. You can leave the chicken to marinate for a few hours or even overnight in the fridge to intensify the flavours.
  • For the Air Fryer: Bake the marinated chicken in an Air Fryer at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, turning them over once in between till chicken is completely cooked through.
  • For the Oven: Bake the marinated chicken in a 400 degree preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them over once in between till chicken is completely cooked through.