Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. Gather Your Ingredients:

   • Chicken: 3-4 chicken breasts (about 600g), cut into bite-sized pieces.
   • Marinade: 150g natural yogurt, 2 tablespoons tikka masala curry paste, 2 crushed garlic cloves, and a thumb-sized piece of grated ginger.

2. Prepare the Bowl:

   • Find a large mixing bowl.
   • Make sure it’s clean and dry.

3. Add Chicken to the Bowl:

   • Place the bite-sized chicken pieces into the bowl.

4. Add Marinade Ingredients:

   • Pour in 150g of natural yogurt.
   • Add 2 tablespoons of tikka masala curry paste.
   • Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and the grated ginger.

5. Mix Everything:

   • Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients until the chicken is well coated. Make sure each piece is covered in the marinade.

6. Marinate:

   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.
   • Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
   • For best results, refrigerate overnight. Just remember to keep it covered!

Step 2: Prepare for Air Frying

1. Preheat the Air Fryer:

   • Turn on your air fryer and set it to 180°C. Let it heat up for a few minutes while you prepare the skewers.

2. Prepare Skewers:

   • Get 4 to 8 skewers (wooden or metal).
   • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 10 minutes to prevent burning.

3. Thread the Chicken:

   • Take the marinated chicken and carefully thread the pieces onto the skewers. Leave a little space between each piece for even cooking.
   • If your air fryer is small, use 8 shorter skewers or cut the long ones in half.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
   • Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
   • If cooking in pieces instead of skewers, place them directly in the air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.

Step 3: Warm the Naans

1. Warm the Naans:
   • Take 2 large naans from the package.
   • You can microwave them for 20-30 seconds to soften them.
   • Alternatively, splash a bit of water on them and toast in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until warm.

Step 4: Serve

1. Assemble Your Dish:

   • Place the warmed naans on serving plates.
   • Top each naan with the cooked chicken skewers.

2. Add Toppings:

   • Sprinkle some chopped coriander over the top for freshness.
   • Drizzle with extra yogurt if desired.

3. Serve with Accompaniments:

   • Offer your choice of sides, such as:
     • Mango chutney
     • Lime pickle
     • Diced cucumber
     • Raita (yogurt sauce)
     • Crumpled bhaji (crispy onion fritters)

Recipe Tip

If you have leftover marinade, heat it in a saucepan until it’s very hot. Drizzle this over the kebabs just before serving. Make sure to cook it thoroughly, as it was used with raw chicken.

Enjoy your delicious Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs! If you have any questions or need more help, just ask!