Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs combine boneless chicken thigh pieces marinated in a yogurt and spice blend, including lemon juice, paprika, garlic granules, and cayenne pepper, with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken while the spices add warmth and depth. After marinating, the chicken is threaded onto skewers and cooked in an air fryer at 200°C (400°F), flipping after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and a lightly crisp exterior without deep-frying.
The result is a juicy and tender chicken kebab with subtle hints of smoky paprika and gentle heat from cayenne, balanced by the creamy tang of yogurt. This air frying technique allows for a quicker meal compared to grilling or roasting, while producing a satisfying texture. The skewers can be a convenient finger food or served with sides like rice, salad, or flatbreads.
To prepare, chicken pieces should be uniform in size for consistent cooking. Wooden skewers need soaking in water beforehand to prevent burning. Avoid overcrowding in the air fryer basket to allow air circulation for crisping. Marinating time can be extended to overnight for deeper flavor absorption. Always check your air fryer instructions for preheat requirements.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs skinless & boneless; cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 lemon juice only
- 2 pinch salt sea salt
- 2 pinch black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoon PLAIN yogurt
- 0.5 tablespoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic granules
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix well to coat all of the chicken. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers.
- Put the skewers into your air fryer. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes, then flip the skewers over.
- Cook for a further 10 minutes at 200°C/400°F.
Notes
- Cut chicken into pieces of equal size to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Allow at least 30 minutes for marinating to enhance flavor and tenderness; marinating overnight is acceptable.
- Verify skewer size fits your air fryer basket before assembling the kebabs.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
- Check if your air fryer requires preheating before cooking and follow its instructions accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2kebabs | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 802IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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