Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers cooked in an air fryer for a quick, flavorful, and juicy meal. Perfectly seasoned with chicken seasoning, olive oil, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce, these skewers are ideal for a healthy appetizer or main dish that cooks in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
Sauce
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of chicken seasoning until well-coated.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto 6-inch bamboo skewers, placing about 4 pieces per skewer. Make sure the skewers will fit in your air fryer basket.
- Initial Air Frying: Place the skewers in a single layer inside your air fryer basket, ensuring enough space between them for air circulation. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Flip and Sauce: Carefully open the air fryer, flip each skewer to cook evenly on all sides, then brush the chicken pieces with garlic parmesan sauce. Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skewers from the air fryer and brush with the remaining garlic parmesan sauce for extra flavor. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese to enhance presentation and taste.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes prior to cooking to prevent burning.
- Adjust the cooking time if using chicken thighs, as they tend to be juicier but may require an extra minute or two.
- For a spicier variation, add some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- Ensure air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow for even cooking and crispy edges.
- Leftover chicken skewers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
