Air Fryer Afghani Chicken Recipe | Zero Oil | Restaurant Style at Home

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 💬 Complete recipe with all details is in the comment section - check it out and try it! 👍 Like if you enjoyed the video 📤 Share with your foodie friends 🔔 Subscribe for more healthy restaurant-style recipes #AfghaniChicken #ZeroOilRecipe #AirFryerRecipes #HealthyCooking #restaurantstylecooking #healthyrecipes #oilfreerecipes #weightlossrecipes #chickenrecipes #healthyeating