The weekend is the ideal time to visit your favourite restaurant or order a takeaway to savour on the couch while watching TV. However, with many of us feeling the pinch, home cooking often proves to be the more economical choice. That said, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favourite takeaway delights.

You might be surprised to discover how simple it is to recreate your favourite dishes at home, often at a fraction of the cost of ordering them in. If you own an air fryer, you can quickly prepare some scrumptious homemade chicken tikka skewers that only take 10 minutes to cook and taste as if they've come straight from your favourite curry house. This straightforward recipe was posted on TikTok by @whatinthechef , a food content creator and author of The Curryculum, who has gained popularity on social media for his easy-to-follow recipes accompanied by hilarious voiceovers.

He claims that you can replicate the traditional chicken tikka dish using your air fryer and a few basic ingredients, resulting in a dish that tastes 'fire' and just like a takeaway, reports the Daily Record . With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, this spicy chicken dish is perfect for those occasions when you're short on time but still crave a tasty and flavourful meal. The chef suggests serving this either in a wrap, with rice, salad, or any other accompaniment of your choice.

Here's everything you need to make it. Takeaway-style chicken tikka Ingredients 500g chicken thighs, cut into ch.