Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Turmeric
Golden rhizome powder. Earthy, staining, and central to many South Asian marinades.
In the air fryer. Bloom in oil with other spices so it does not taste dusty on chicken.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (3g)
9kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
South Asia; fresh root vs dried powder differ in intensity.
Herbal & culinary notes
Curcumin research is ongoing; kitchen pinches are not clinical doses. Stains skin and plastic.
How to store
Airtight, dark. Fresh root: fridge or freeze. Stains everything.
Food safety
Keep powder dry. Fresh root: peel moldy spots.
Food hazards
Stains fabric/plastic. High-dose supplements can interact with meds. Kitchen pinches are the scope here.
Recipes using Turmeric
Thai · 380°F · 10 min
Air Fryer Chicken Satay
Coconut-turmeric marinade and a fast peanut sauce. Skewers pick up grill-adjacent char in the basket.
Sri Lankan · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets
Classic round Sri Lankan fish cutlets: spiced fish-potato filling, dipped in a thin flour batter, rolled in breadcrumbs, then air-fried until deep gold.
Indian · 375°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Onion Bhajis
Crispy chickpea-flour onion fritters. Tea-time crunch with a light oil mist.