Air Fried Chicken Tikka Bites Recipe

Indian cuisine · 121 calories

Air Fried Chicken Tikka Bites recipe

About this recipe

Air-Fried Chicken Tikka Bites are the ultimate quick snack with bold Indian flavors. These tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, chili, turmeric, and ginger, then lightly coated with rice flour for a crispy finish. Cooked in an air fryer, they are a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks, with just 220 calories per serving and an impressive 25g of protein. Perfect for busy days or gym meal prep, these tikka bites are ready in under 30 minutes. Serve them with a wedge of lemon or mint chutney to elevate the zing. Whether it's a post-workout snack or a flavorful appetizer, these chicken tikka bites promise satisfaction without compromise.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Nutrich Chicken Breast Boneless
  • 1 pack (500 g) Bhagyalakshmi Rice Flour
  • 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
  • - Ginger Powder
  • - Red Chilli Powder
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • 50 g Everest Cumin Powder
  • 250 ml Keya Lemon Juice
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • - KATDARE BLACK PEPPER POWDER 12GM
  • 500 ml Oil (For Frying)

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a bowl.
  2. 2. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the chicken.
  3. 3. In the same bowl, add ginger powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. 4. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and mix well to coat all pieces evenly.
  5. 5. Sprinkle rice flour over the marinated chicken and gently toss to form a light, crispy coating.
  6. 6. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken pieces and mix to ensure the coating sticks properly.
  7. 7. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  8. 8. Arrange the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are spaced out and not overlapping.
  9. 9. Cook the chicken bites in the air fryer at 180°C (356°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
  10. 10. Once cooked, remove the chicken bites and let them rest for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
  11. 11. Serve the air-fried chicken tikka bites with a wedge of lemon or a side of mint chutney.