Craving bold restaurant-style flavours but don't want to sacrifice on fitness? Check out this tandoori chicken leg recipe cooked in an air fryer! We've all had those days when a restaurant-style meal is calling our name, but stepping out or ordering in isn't quite what we want. And if you're trying to eat healthier or stay on track with your fitness goals, dining out often means giving up control over the ingredients, oil and cooking methods used. Recreating your favourite dishes at home lets you enjoy the same bold flavours while choosing wholesome ingredients and cooking them in a way that suits your lifestyle.Read more to check out the full recipe! (Unsplash)Also Read | Food blogger shares high-protein, high-fibre chicken steak meal recipe with 58 grams of protein for busy weekdaysVipul Tiwari, a food blogger known for sharing high-protein, lower-calorie recipes on social media, has shared a healthier take on restaurant-style tandoori chicken legs. Made in an air fryer with minimal oil, the recipe delivers all the smoky, flavour-packed goodness of the classic dish without the excess grease. In an Instagram video shared on July 10, he walks viewers through the ingredients and step-by-step method to recreate it at home.Check out the full recipe below!Ingredients2 whole chicken legs (skinless)100 g hung curd1 tbsp besan1 tbsp mustard oil1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder½ tsp turmeric1 tsp coriander powder½ tsp cumin powder½ tsp garam masala½ tsp black pepper1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp salt (or to taste)MethodPrepare the chicken: Using a sharp knife, make deep slits all over each piece of chicken. This allows the marinade to penetrate deeper into the meat, resulting in juicier, more flavourful chicken.Make the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the hung curd, besan (gram flour), mustard oil, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and all the spices. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth, thick marinade with no lumps.Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken legs to the marinade and coat each piece generously, ensuring the mixture gets into all the slits. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours. For the best flavour and tenderness, let the chicken marinate overnight.Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for a few minutes before cooking to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.Air fry the chicken: Arrange the marinated chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece. Cook at 180°C for 15 minutes, then increase the temperature to 200°C and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and develops a beautifully charred exterior. Turn the pieces halfway through the cooking time for even browning, if needed.Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for two to three minutes after removing it from the air fryer. Serve hot with onion rings, mint chutney and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.Approx nutritionCalories: 470 kcalProtein per leg: 55 gNote to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling.