Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt & ½ tsp black pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Prep the Skewers: If using wooden bamboo skewers, soak them in warm water for at least 15–20 minutes so they do not burn or splinter in the air fryer. Trim to fit your air fryer basket size if necessary.
2. Season the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.
3. Assemble: Thread 4 to 5 chicken pieces onto each prepared skewer, leaving a small space between pieces to ensure maximum airflow and even browning.
4. Air Fry (First Pass): Pre-heat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Place the skewers in a single layer in the basket, making sure not to overcrowd (cook in two batches if necessary). Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes .
5. Flip & Finish: Carefully flip the skewers over using tongs. Air fry for an additional 6 to 8 minutes , or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the edges are nicely charred.
6. Sauce & Serve: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley in a shallow bowl. Immediately transfer hot skewers from the air fryer into the bowl, spooning the garlic parmesan mixture generously over each skewer until coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 340 kcal · Protein: 32g · Fat: 22g · Carbohydrates: 3g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 10g · Fiber: 0.5g · Sugar: 0.2g · Sodium: 580mg