Easy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they’re easy to make and so delicious!
Servings: 4
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 640 g 1.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- 75 g 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 20 g ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss chicken in the seasoning and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps at both ends.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the skewers in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While cooking, prepare the garlic parmesan butter by mixing softened butter, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooked, baste the skewers with garlic parmesan butter. Garnish with extra parmesan and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the juiciest results. Chicken breasts can be used but monitor the cooking time to avoid dryness.
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- Air fryer models vary; adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutritional Facts (per skewer):
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Protein: 33.1g
- Carbohydrates: 2.18g
- Fat: 26.62g
- Saturated Fat: 12.63g
- Cholesterol: 194mg
- Sodium: 826mg
- Potassium: 432mg
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 0.12g
- Vitamin A: 921 IU
- Calcium: 68mg
- Iron: 1.6mg