How To Make Tasty Tikka Masala Roast Chicken In Your Vortex Plus
August 7th, 2025, Posted by travelwith2ofus
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This is what happens when your favorite takeout meets your air fryer. This Tikka Masala Roast Chicken recipe delivers a crispy outside, juicy inside, and is full of bold, warm spices.
It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it took hours, but really, it’s weeknight-easy.
Boneless, skinless thighs are the star here, quick-cooking and packed with flavor. A speedy blend of garlic, ginger, tomato paste, yogurt, and pantry spices does all the heavy lifting, no overnight marinade required.
Pop it in your Vortex Plus for a high-heat roast that locks in flavor and finishes with beautifully charred edges.
Serve it up with fluffy rice or warm naan, top with fresh cilantro, and you’ve got an impressive dinner with zero fuss.
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This recipes is from the Instant Brands Culinary Team.
Tikka Masala Roast Chicken - Details
If you’ve ever stared at a roast chicken and thought, this could use a little more drama, this Tikka Masala Roast Chicken is your answer.
Juicy, crispy, and boldly spiced, it takes all the best parts of a traditional roast and gives them an irresistible South Asian twist. And the best part? You don’t need a tandoor oven, just your Vortex Plus.
A quick marinade packs in deep flavor, while the high-speed roasting crisps everything up in minutes. It’s bold, beautiful, and wildly satisfying without feeling heavy.
Perfect for weeknights when you're craving something different but don't want to be in the kitchen forever. It hits every note: spicy, tangy, creamy, and just enough char.
Tikka Masala Roast Chicken - Recipe
- 2 chicken leg quarters
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for gravy)
- In a medium bowl, mix garlic, ginger, tomato paste, yogurt, garam masala, tandoori mix, salt, and olive oil.
- Place chicken in the bowl and rub the marinade all over it.
- Let marinate for 10 minutes to 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
- Select Roast at 380°F for 20 minutes and press Start.
- When the air fryer prompts ‘ADD FOOD,’ open the basket and place the chicken inside.
- Close the air fryer basket to continue cooking.
- When prompted to ‘TURN FOOD,’ flip the chicken using tongs.
- Close the basket to finish cooking.
- Once done, remove the basket and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with naan bread or rice if desired.
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The Instant Vortex Plus 6QT Air Fryer is a versatile kitchen essential with six functions, including air frying, roasting, broiling, baking, reheating, and dehydrating.
Its ClearCook window and internal light let you monitor your food without opening the basket, while built-in replaceable air filters help reduce lingering odors.
Powered by EvenCrisp technology, it delivers a golden, crispy finish with tender results every time. Smart one-touch programs make cooking favorites like wings, roasted veggies, and cinnamon buns effortless.
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