Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer)
Juicy chicken skewers coated in a buttery garlic parmesan sauce and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. Simple, cozy, and packed with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Saucepan
- Tongs
- Wooden Skewers
- Basting Brush
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1 stick butter melted
- 8–10 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Thread seasoned chicken onto soaked skewers, packing pieces tightly with no gaps. Trim skewers if needed to fit air fryer basket.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Set aside 1/3 of the sauce for basting.
- Air fry skewers at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip, baste with sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes. Flip again, baste, and cook 5–6 minutes more, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Remove from air fryer and brush with reserved garlic parmesan sauce. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
Perfect served over rice, in wraps, or as appetizers. Marinate chicken for extra flavor, and always divide the sauce to avoid cross-contamination. Use fresh parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 520mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.2mg
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