Crispy, tender, and juicy air fryer chicken 65 is the best appetizer packed with flavors. Chicken 65 is a popular Indian-style appetizer marinated in yogurt and a bunch of spices. Chicken 65 made in an air fryer is the healthier version. Because traditionally chicken 65 recipe is deep-fried.
I have tried the chicken 65 recipes at my Indian friend's party a couple of times. But never thought of making them in an air fryer. The air fryer chicken 65 recipes is undoubtedly a healthier version of the traditional chicken 65 recipe. No oil splash on your kitchen and easy clean.
Chicken 65 in air fryer comes out perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavors. Squeeze some lemon over the chicken and the flavor is just insane. Serve this delicious chicken 65 recipes as an appetizer or side dish to your meal. If you love chicken recipes cooked in an air fryer you should try frozen chicken breast in air fryer.
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What is Chicken 65?
It is said that Chicken 65 first originated from Hotel Buhari, Chennai India. In this recipe, boneless chicken is marinated in different types of spices and yogurt. Deep-fried in oil and served with lemon wedges and onion slices. Served as a quick snack in most Indian restaurants. However, there are different theories on chicken 65 claiming its root.
How to make air fryer chicken 65?
Making air fryer chicken 65 was fascinating for me. Different types of spices that have an umami flavor were exciting.
Ingredients for air fryer chicken 65:
- 500g chicken things (boneless)
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons of red chili powder (Kashmiri red chili powder)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions for air fryer chicken 65:
- Thoroughly wash the chicken, pat dry, and set them aside.
- Take a large mixing bowl to add yogurt, ginger, garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper, turmeric powder, oil, and salt. Mix them until well combined.
- Now add the chicken into the bowl and mix them until the chicken is well coated. Let chicken marinate for an hour or so.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
- Now the chicken is marinated at this point add the cornflour and again mix them well.
- Apply a thin layer of oil to the air fryer basket and transfer the marinated chicken into a single layer applying a thin layer of oil
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 15 minutes. Flip/toss the chicken halfway through the cooking process.
- After the chicken is cooked remove them from the air fryer basket. Garnish the air fryer chicken 65 with some lemon wedges, onion slices, and coriander.
- Serve them hot and enjoy.
Note: If you’re using the Kashmiri red chili powder there’s no need to add any food coloring to the recipe.
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Serving Ideas for air fryer chicken 65:
You can serve this crispy and delicious air fryer chicken 65 with freshly chopped coriander leaves, onions, and lemon wedges.
This chicken 65 recipes can also be served with some plain white rice and lentil soup.
However, you can serve them according to your liking.
Tips for making the best air fryer chicken 65:
- Make sure the chicken is equal in size for the evenly cooked result.
- For extra juicy results use chicken thighs. However, you can also use the chicken breast for the recipe.
- You should marinate the chicken at least for an hour before cooking. Or marinate them overnight if you’re planning to cook them the other day.
- Adding oil while marinating the chicken helps to avoid the dry result.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for the best result. Instead, do it in batches.
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Why you’ll love the air fryer chicken 65 recipes?
- If you love Indian food, then this is a must-try recipe.
- Chicken is not deep-fried in the oil, instead of air fried with very little oil.
- Easy to make and the result is just amazing.
- A perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish.
- No messy kitchen, easy cleanup.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Can I put raw chicken in an air fryer?
Yes, you can put raw chicken in an air fryer and make delicious recipes.
What temperature do you air fry chicken at?
Chicken 65 air fryer temperature is 200C/400F. However, the cooking time varies on the size of the chicken. And every air fryer works differently so, you should adjust the cooking time accordingly.
How to store air fryer chicken 65?
You can store the leftover chicken 65 in an airtight container and refrigerate them. They are good for 2-3 days.
Reheat them before serving and enjoy.
Why add food coloring to chicken 65?
Usually, food coloring is added to give that extra color to the chicken 65 in restaurants. Which makes the dish tempting. However, I don’t like using unnecessary food coloring in my air fryer chicken 65. I use the Kashmiri red chili powder that adds color to the chicken without any harmful effects.
Can this recipe be made ahead?
Yes, if you planning to make chicken 65 for the other day you can marinate them overnight in the refrigerator.
Why is my air fryer chicken 65 soggy?
The air fryer chicken 65 becomes soggy if you overcrowd the air fryer basket while cooking.
Can chicken 65 freeze?
Yes, you can freeze this recipe which is good for 1 month. Make sure to put the marinated chicken 65 in an airtight container to avoid watery batter.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken 65
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken things (boneless)
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, garlic paste
- 2 teaspoon red chili powder (Kashmiri red chili powder)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the chicken, pat dry, and set them aside.500 g chicken things
- Take a large mixing bowl to add yogurt, ginger, garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper, turmeric powder, oil, and salt. Mix them until well combined.3 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger, garlic paste, 2 teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste
- Now add the chicken into the bowl and mix them until the chicken is well coated. Let chicken marinate for an hour or so.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
- Now the chicken is marinated at this point add the cornflour and again mix them well.3 tablespoons cornflour
- Apply a thin layer of oil to the air fryer basket and transfer the marinated chicken into a single layer applying a thin layer of oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 15 minutes. Flip/toss the chicken halfway through the cooking process.
- After the chicken is cooked remove them from the air fryer basket. Garnish the air fryer chicken 65 with some lemon wedges, onion slices, and coriander.
- Serve them hot and enjoy.
