South Indian Spiced Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 300g (approx. 2 large thighs) / 10.5 oz Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 60g / 1/4 cup Thick yogurt (dahi)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
• 3/4 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 4-6 (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes) Wooden or metal skewers

Method

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes, about 1.5-inch pieces. Place them in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and salt to form a marinade.

3. 3

   Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes. Mix thoroughly to ensure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).

4. 4

   Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

5. 5

   Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers. Do not pack them too tightly, allowing air to circulate.

6. 6

   Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

7. 7

   Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slightly charred, golden-brown exterior.

8. 8

   Remove the skewers from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.