Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

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4.9

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    477 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

These garlic parmesan chicken skewers are cooked until tender and juicy in the air fryer and slathered in a mouthwatering garlic and parmesan butter!

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 skewers metal or bamboo

Garlic parmesan butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

Prepare

  1. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. If using metal, no need to soak, just make sure they'll fit into your air fryer basket.
  2. You can use smaller bamboo skewers, or cut down full-sized ones to fit.

Season chicken

  1. Add chicken pieces to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
  2. Add seasoning blend, then toss to evenly coat. I like to use my hands to really massage the seasoning into the meat, but a rubber spatula or tongs also work well.

Prepare skewers

  1. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers (I like to do about 7-8 pieces per skewer) and add the skewers to a plate.

Cook chicken

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for a few minutes. Then add skewers to the basket of the air fryer (this may need to be done in batches - you want the skewers to have a little room around each other, and be in a single layer).
  2. Air fry for 8 minutes.

Make garlic butter

  1. While the chicken is in the air fryer, combine all garlic parmesan butter ingredients in a small bowl.

Continue cooking

  1. Once the chicken has been in the air fryer for 8 minutes, use tongs to flip each skewer over.
  2. Brush liberally with the garlic butter, and continue air frying another 7 minutes or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (using an internal thermometer).

Brush and serve

  1. Once chicken is finished cooking, flip it over to the side not already brushed with butter, and brush the other side liberally with the garlic butter.
  2. Serve hot, with additional garlic butter on the side for extra flavor if desired.

Notes

  • Homemade Garlic and Herb Seasoning:
  • Oven Directions:
  • Grill Directions:
  • I've estimated this recipe serves 4, but please feel free to divide it into as many servings as you'd like.
  • 2 tsp dried minced garlic (can sub with 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Prepare chicken as directed.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F, and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Place chicken skewers onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
  • Brush the chicken with garlic butter when you flip over the skewers. 
  • Chicken should be golden brown and be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Brush with garlic butter when finished cooking, then serve as written above.
  • Prepare chicken as directed.
  • Brush grill grates with vegetable oil and preheat grill over MED HIGH heat. 
  • When the grill is hot, add skewers to the grill, close the lid, and cook 8-10 minutes, flipping once or twice during cooking.
  • Brush the chicken with garlic butter each time you flip over the skewers. 
  • Chicken should be golden brown with a little char, and be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Brush with garlic butter when finished cooking, then serve as written above.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 228mg (76%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 1291IU (26%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 1291IU 26%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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