Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1‑inch pieces)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (optional if using fresh garlic)
• 1 tsp Paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for coating chicken)
• 8 Wooden Skewers (soak in water 30 min to prevent burning)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Caesar Dressing (optional for serving)
• 2 Flatbread (optional for serving, warmed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut into 1‑inch bite‑size pieces. In a large bowl combine chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

2. Soak Skewers

   Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water and let soak for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning in the air fryer.

   Time: PT5M

3. Thread Chicken onto Skewers

   Remove skewers from water, pat dry, and thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto them, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.

   Time: PT3M

4. Make Garlic Parmesan Butter

   In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley; remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

5. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Air Fry First Side

   Place the chicken skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes without moving.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Flip and Baste

   Using tongs, flip the skewers, brush generously with half of the garlic‑Parmesan butter, and cook for another 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Final Butter Glaze

   Remove the skewers, brush the remaining butter mixture over the hot chicken, and let rest 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

9. Serve

   Serve the skewers hot on flatbread with a drizzle of Caesar dressing, or alongside mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

0 g