Air Fryer Chicken Skewers (VIDEO)
These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers came out so juicy and are a perfect quick weeknight meal! They're delicately marinated in a blend of delicious spices and then generously brushed with a garlic herb butter that is incredible! The best part? They're quick and easy done in less than an hour!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut to 2” pieces
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 8 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley plush more for garnish
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cut chicken thigh into 2 inch pieces and place in a small bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, tumeric, kosher salt, and black pepper. Once mixed, add to the chicken pieces along with a tablespoon of avocado oil. Mix thoroughly until combined and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Skewer the chicken pieces tightly onto bamboo skewers. Line the basket with parchment paper and lay the chicken skewers on the parchment paper. Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken skewers and air fry at 400F for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165F internal temp).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add honey and freshly chopped parsley and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
- Top with the skewers with more parsley and brush with the garlic herb butter and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to few hours for best results. I used chicken thighs but you could easily use beef, lamb, or pork! I recommend a protein that has a good amount of fat (15-20%) so the meat does not dry out and is juicy.
I loved the combination of spices because of the smokey garlic flavors with a bit of spice (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne powder, turmeric, kosher salt, black pepper) but you can use whatever seasonings you prefer.
Soak and oil wooden skewers - I don't experience burning with my skewers but to prevent any potential burning in the air fryer, you can soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken. Lightly brush the chicken skewers with oil or cooking spray to promote browning and prevent sticking to the air fryer basket.
Thread chicken evenly onto the skewers, making sure to leave a little bit of space between space to allow for proper circulation (which will help the chicken cook evenly in the air fryer).
Arrange skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket for best results - overcrowding or layering the skewers will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly. Flip and rotate halfway through the cooking process for best results - this ensures there is even browning on all sides of the chicken.
Cooking in the oven - if you prefer the oven, you can bake the skewers on a wire rack over a baking sheet at 375F for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked to 165F. (Use a thermometer to check the temperature!) Broil for the last few minutes to help the chicken crisp up.
Store any leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat until warmed through in the microwave. You can freeze any marinated chicken skewers in an freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
