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Air Fryer Chicken Madras

Air Fryer Chicken Madras

With chicken that’s crispy on the outside and always juicy and tender on the inside, this favorite Indian takeout dish is so easy to prepare and cook in the air fryer at home. Chicken Madras (Air Fryer Curry) is spicy and crispy with bold flavor that tastes so good you may not have any leftovers.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken
Servings 2 people
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large chicken breast diced
  • 2 tbsp coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp coriander ground
  • 1.5 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 10 oz chicken stock

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360°F
  • Add the diced chicken and half of the olive oil directly into the air fryer basket
  • Cook for 5 minutes
  • In a bowl mix the spices and coconut with the remaining olive oil
  • Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic to the chicken and continue to cook for another 5 minutes
  • Add in the mix of spices and coconut
  • Allow to cook for 10 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken stock and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes

Notes

Top tips to making great chicken madras (curry) in an air fryer:
  • Try cooking chicken madras with a little yogurt and see what you think. Yogurt does not make the taste bland, but it does add a mild tanginess and boosts the flavor.
  • You can use chicken thighs with this recipe if you prefer dark meat.
  • Be sure and keep the chicken pieces diced to the same size, as they will cook more evenly that way.
  • If you are still getting used to Indian spices, you could substitute Mexican spices, or even a mild Italian season blend instead if you are feeling creative.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Madras
Amount per Serving
Calories
121
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
131
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
364
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
541
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.