Chicken Leg Quarter Tikka
A short home-style guide to Chicken Leg Quarter Tikka, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Chicken (Murghi)No chicken? Use mutton or beef (cook longer), or soya chunks.
- Yogurt (Dahi)No yogurt? Use milk with 1 tsp lemon juice, rested 10 minutes.
On the grill
- Score chicken leg quarters, marinate in yogurt, tikka masala and lemon for several hours, then grill or bake until charred.
In the air fryer (about 55 min)
- Score chicken leg quarters and marinate in yogurt, tikka masala and lemon for several hours.
- Air fry at 190°C for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until charred and the juices run clear.
Air fryer tip: Two leg quarters fit most baskets. Cook in batches rather than stacking them.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.