Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    474 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma recipe is everything! Easy to prepare, outrageously delicious and so versatile. Simply marinate chicken thighs in a Sharwama spice mixture and air fry until the chicken is tender with hard-to-resist crispy bits. Prep a day ahead to allow for the chicken to absorb the wonderful flavors of the marinade.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 kg (2 lbs) chicken thighs, skinless and boneless

Marinade

  • 250 g (1 cup) natural yogurt
  • 2 large garlic cloves , minced
  • small piece fresh ginger , minced (optional)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper , add more if you like it spicy
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cardamon
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves

Yoghurt Sauce

  • 240 g (1 cup) Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Tahini stir first
  • 2 tbsp olive oil , extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Zhoug

  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) olive oil , extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or taste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 Jalapeño , seeds removed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • pinch red pepper flakes

To Serve

  • flatbreads (Lebanese or pita bread)
  • Sliced lettuce
  • pickled onions (or pickled turnips)
  • Tomato slices
  • red onion , finely sliced
  • Fries

Instructions

Marinate the chicken

  1. Mix together all the marinade ingredients. Add to the chicken thighs and turn them over a few times so that they are well coated. If you have time, marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge for maximum flavor or for 3 hours at least.

Cook the chicken

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 180° (350°F). Pile the chicken into a deep container and cover tightly with foil, pressing down to compress the chicken.
  2. Cook, covered with foil, for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and registers 75°C (167°F) on a meat thermometer.
  3. Drain any liquid that has been released. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for about 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  4. Add back into the air fryer, directly into the basket this time and cook for about 5 minutes at 190°C (375°F) to get some crispy edges if you like. You can also reheat leftovers in the same way.

Serve and Enjoy!

  1. Prep the zhoug: blitz all the ingredients in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Mix together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
  2. Pile the sliced chicken on flatbreads with the yogurt sauce, sliced lettuce, pickles, onions, tomatoes and zhoug or hot sauce.
  3. Alternatively serve a portion of chicken with a salad like Tabbouleh, with other Middle Eastern favorites such as Falafel, or simply with a green salad. Absolutely scrumptious!

Notes

  • The chicken releases a lot of juices white it cooks so I prefer to cook it in a container within the Air Fryer. The juices are drained once the chicken is cooked.
  • If you have an Air Fryer that has a grill option (such as my Chefree) then you can thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and cook them on the grill for about 30 minutes at 190° (375°F) turning a few times so that they char evenly.
  • Replace the long list of spices listed with 2-3 tablespoons of Sharwama Spice Blend

Nutrition Information

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Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 252mg (84%) Sodium 1801mg (75%) Potassium 886mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1159IU (23%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 252mg 84%
Sodium 1801mg 75%
Potassium 886mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1159IU 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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