Prep: 10 minutes
Marinate: 20 mins
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Cuisine: Saved: | 12 | Recipe by: Passage to India |
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Butter Chicken Air Fryer Marylands
Ingredients:
Cucumber and Mint Raita

This cool and creamy raita is the ideal sauce to serve alongside boldly spiced Indian dishes.
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Method:
- Cut 3 slits in skin of chicken, then coat Maryland pieces with Butter Chicken Paste and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Line air fryer basket with foil or an air fryer liner and place chicken, skin side down on top with legs meeting in the middle.
- Air-fry on 180C for 20 minutes until browned. Use tongs to turn over. Air fry for a further 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Allow to stand in air-fryer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cucumber and onion in a bowl. Place rice on plates and top with chicken. Brush chicken with juices left on foil. Serve with salad, Raita, lemon wedges and roti.
Tips & Hints:
- Shread leftover Maryland’s to use in sandwiches or in a salad
- Try using chicken tenderloins, placing in a single layer over foil and reducing cooking time to 8 minutes turn over and air-fry 5-6 minutes on other side, making sure chicken is cooked through after standing for 3 minutes.
- To make your own raita, grate cucumber and mix with salt. Stand for 5 minutes and squeeze out excess liquid and add to a mixing bowl
- Add yoghurt, mint, cumin and lemon juice; and mix well. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with cayenne pepper and garnish with mint
A large air fryer helps cook chicken marylands evenly with crispy skin, while a wire rack improves airflow and keeps the chicken elevated during resting. Pair with a reliable rice cooker for fluffy rice that completes this easy butter chicken dinner.
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