Air-Frying Chicken Curry: A Quick, Tasty Treat

Chicken curry is a popular dish, but can you make it in an air fryer? The answer is yes! Chicken curry can be cooked in an air fryer and it is a fun and tasty recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes. It is a quick, easy, and delicious meal idea and can be made saucy by using a cake barrel insert. You can also cook chicken tikka masala in an air fryer, which is said to be easy and delicious.

Chicken curry in an air fryer: a tasty, fun recipe

Chicken curry in an air fryer is a fun and tasty recipe that will surprise you! It is an easy and tasty meal idea, and a great way to use your air fryer. You can make saucy foods in an air fryer, and it is quicker and easier than cooking in an oven.

To make chicken curry in an air fryer, you will need to first make the sauce. Place the tomatoes cut side up with the onion in a small pan. You can use an air fryer cake barrel or any other oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer basket. Then, roast the tomatoes in the air fryer at 320°F/160°C for 25 minutes, or until they are soft and charred. Once the tomatoes and onions are cooked, add in the garlic, ginger, butter, curry powder, cumin, and coriander.

Next, you will cook the chicken. Place the oil, salt, and chicken in an even layer in a deep cake pan tray into the air fryer and cook it for 12 minutes at 200°C. You can also add in some red pepper and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once the chicken is finished, combine it with the sauce. Warm up the sauce by placing the curry in the air fryer basket and cooking for a final 3-5 minutes.

You can enjoy this recipe with rice or naan bread. If you like your curry spicy, you can use medium or hot curry powder. You can also top with fresh coriander and chillies. This recipe is perfect for when you want to make something quick and easy, but also delicious!

Chicken tikka masala in an air fryer

Chicken tikka masala is a mouthwatering combination of tender char-grilled chicken in a creamy onion and tomato sauce. The chicken is marinated in spiced yogurt and then cooked until tender. The masala sauce is made with tomatoes, onions, spices, and cream. Here is a recipe for you to try making chicken tikka masala in an air fryer.

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp caster sugar
• 125g low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger puree
• 1 tbsp garlic puree
• 1 1/2 tbsp tandoori masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 2 cups of plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 onion
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Water
• Sugar
• Basmati rice
• Naan bread

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, add the chicken chunks, lemon juice, salt, sugar, Greek yogurt, ginger and garlic purees, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, garam masala, ground coriander, and chilli powder. Stir until completely mixed.
• Cover the bowl and leave the chicken to marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
• Heat the ghee in a saucepan or in the air fryer at 180°C/350°F. Add the spices and stir until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
• Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer, leaving space for the air to circulate. You may need to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
• Air fry the chicken for a few minutes at high heat to get the iconic char marks and extra crispiness.
• Add oil to the air fryer and heat for 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the marinated chicken and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and water and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add the yogurt, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in the cream and heat through for 5 minutes in the fryer.
• Serve the curry garnished with coriander leaves and chilli flakes with basmati rice and naan bread.

Air fryer chicken curry recipe and prep

Air fryers are a great way to cook chicken curry quickly and easily. The recipe below serves four people and takes about 20 minutes to cook.

Ingredients

• Two skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced into small chunks
• One large onion, chopped
• One red bell pepper, chopped
• One tablespoon of sunflower oil or ghee
• Two heaped tablespoons of your favourite curry paste (or two tablespoons of mild curry powder, one tablespoon of ground coriander, ½ tablespoon of ground cumin, one teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper)
• Two cloves of garlic, minced
• Two teaspoons of ginger, minced
• One cup and a half of rice or naan per person to serve

Method

First, preheat your air fryer to 200°C. While it's heating up, prepare all your ingredients.

Place the oil, salt, and chicken in a deep cake pan tray into the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes at 200°C. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and set it aside.

Next, add the onion to the pan and cook for five minutes at the same temperature. Check on the onions halfway through to give them a stir, as they can burn quickly.

Add the chopped pepper, and another pinch of salt and pepper to the pan, and mix together to coat the vegetables in the oil and seasoning. Place the pan back in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 190°C, shaking the basket once halfway through.

Add in the curry paste, garlic, and ginger. Stir together and place back in the air fryer for two minutes.

Finally, remove the curry from the air fryer and stir. Check that the sauce is hot and the chicken is cooked through. If you want to thicken the sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cornflour mixed with two tablespoons of cold water.

Serve on top of rice, topped with fresh coriander and chillies, or with naan bread or chapati.

Tips

If you're making this recipe in advance, it can be cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to three days. Reheat it in a pan over medium heat or in the air fryer at 190°C for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's hot throughout.

If you prefer your curry a little spicier, use medium or hot curry powder, or add some fresh chillies.

You can also cook the sauce separately and add the chicken during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Air fryer chicken curry is a fun and tasty recipe, and it's a great way to use your air fryer!

Chicken curry in an air fryer: two air fryer method

Chicken curry is a tasty and easy meal to make in an air fryer. The recipe can be made in one air fryer, but it is faster if you have two.

First, make the sauce. Place the tomatoes (cut-side up) with the onion in a small pan. You can use an air fryer cake barrel or any other oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer basket. Then, roast the tomatoes in the air fryer at 320°F/160°C for 25 minutes, or until they are soft and charred. Once the tomatoes and onions are cooked, add in the garlic, ginger, butter, curry powder, cumin, and coriander.

Next, cook the chicken. Place the oil, salt, and chicken in an even layer in a deep cake pan tray into the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes at 200°C. You can also add in onion and red pepper, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, for extra flavour. Once the chicken is cooked, combine it with the sauce and warm up for a final 3-5 minutes.

If you have two air fryers, you can cook the chicken in the second air fryer during the last 10 minutes of the sauce. This will reduce the overall cooking time.

You can serve the curry with rice or naan bread, and top with fresh coriander and chillies.

Reheating chicken curry in an air fryer

Firstly, it is important to note that chicken curry leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking and consumed within two to four days. If you plan to freeze your leftovers, they can be safely stored for up to six months.

When reheating chicken curry, ensure that it reaches a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) or 75°C throughout. This temperature is crucial to ensure food safety. To check the temperature, you can use a meat thermometer.

Now, let's get into the steps for reheating chicken curry in an air fryer:

• Preheat your air fryer: Set your air fryer to preheat at 400°F (200°C) or 375°F (190°C).
• Prepare your leftovers: Place your leftover chicken curry in an oven-safe dish. If you prefer, you can use an air fryer-specific cake barrel or basket.
• Reheat: Put the dish into the air fryer and reheat for about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir the curry occasionally during the reheating process to ensure even heating.
• Check for doneness: Remove the dish from the air fryer and stir the contents again. Check that the curry is piping hot throughout and that the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Slice open a piece of chicken to ensure it is no longer pink in the middle.
• Adjust consistency (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can stir in a slurry made from cornflour and cold water.
• Serve: Your chicken curry is now ready to be served! Enjoy it with rice, naan bread, or any side of your choice.

By following these steps, you can safely reheat your chicken curry in an air fryer, ensuring that it is delicious and reaches the necessary food safety standards.

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