Afghani Chicken with ZERO oil? Yes, it’s absolutely possible! 🔥
This creamy, juicy Afghani Chicken made in an air fryer tastes exactly like your favorite restaurant version – without a single drop of oil! Perfect for anyone who wants healthy food without compromising on taste.
🎯 Perfect for:
Health-conscious food lovers
Weight loss journey
Restaurant-style cooking at home
Zero oil cooking
Zero Oil Afghani Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
For Marinade:
1 medium onion (roughly chopped)
1 inch ginger
6-8 garlic cloves
2 green chillies
10-12 cashews
2 tablespoons coriander leaves
1 cup curd/yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon kasauri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Salt to taste
For Chicken:
500g chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless)
For Cooking:
3-4 cloves
2-3 green cardamoms
1 inch cinnamon stick
Hot water (as needed)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, add onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cashews, and coriander leaves
Blend into a smooth paste
Transfer to a bowl
Add curd, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and kasauri methi
Mix well until everything is combined
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Reserve some marinade for later use (approximately ½ cup)
Add chicken pieces to the remaining marinade
Coat the chicken well
Cover and rest for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 2-4 hours for better results)
Step 3: Air Fry the Chicken
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (356°F)
Place marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket (without the excess marinade)
Air fry for 10 minutes at 180°C
The chicken should be 70-80% cooked (not fully done, as it will cook further in the pan)
Step 4: Final Cooking
Heat a pan on medium flame (no oil needed)
Add cloves, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick
Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant
Add the reserved marinade to the pan
Cook on medium heat until the raw smell disappears
Add the air-fried chicken pieces
Add hot water (depending on desired gravy consistency)
Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches your desired consistency
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
Step 5: Serve
Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice
Pro Tips:
Don’t overcook in the air fryer – 70-80% done is perfect
Reserve marinade ensures you have enough gravy
Adjust water quantity based on whether you want thick or thin gravy
Marinating for longer (2-4 hours) gives better flavour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marination Time: 30 minutes (minimum)
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 4
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