These smoky-flavored Tandoori chicken wings, marinated in Indian spices and yogurt and grilled to perfection, will blow your mind away! The wings are succulent and juicy on the interior and crispy on the outside.
Prep Time35 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indian chicken wings, Indian style chicken wings, tandoori chicken wings
If you have whole chicken wings, split at the join and discard the tips. Use kitchen shears to remove any loose skin. Pat dry with paper towels.
To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, gram flour, salt, and all of the dry spices in a large mixing bowl. Mix the contents well.
Toss the wings in the marinade and combine well to ensure the wings are uniformly coated with the marinade.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let the wings marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours or overnight for a deeper flavor.
AirFryer Method
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degree Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
Place the chicken wings in the basket with no overlapping and cook them for 10-12 minutes. Turn the wings at half-time mark. You might need to cook in batches.
Raise the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges along with mint cilantro chutney to dip.
Oven Method:
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the wings on a lightly greased grilling rack. Place the rack on top of a baking tray. You can line the tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil to catch any drippings. Any remaining marinade can be brushed over the wings.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Now change the oven setting to broil. Broil the chicken wings for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crisp and slightly charred.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges along with mint cilantro chutney to dip.
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Notes
Marinate: Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer is ideal for more tender Chicken Wings.Cook: For best results cook the meat only until done. This will result in soft, juicy & tender chicken wings. Overcooked meat can result in chewy wings. Use a digital thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the thickest part of chicken is at least 165°F (75°C). Meal Prep: Make a batch of these marinated chicken wings and freeze them for later use or meal prep for the week.How to get the red color: I highly recommend to use the Indian Kashmiri red chilli powder which is mild but gives the dish the perfect red color.