Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a quick and flavorful air-fried dish perfect for a tasty appetizer or main course. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned, skewered, and cooked to juicy perfection, then brushed with a rich garlic parmesan sauce for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Toss the pieces with olive oil and chicken seasoning to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto 6-inch bamboo skewers, placing about 4 pieces per skewer, making sure they fit comfortably in your air fryer basket.
- First Air Frying: Place the skewers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer (6-quart recommended), you may need to cook in batches.
- Flip and Sauce: After 10 minutes, open the air fryer and carefully flip each chicken skewer. Brush the chicken generously with the garlic parmesan sauce to add flavor mid-cooking.
- Second Air Frying: Return the skewers to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F (204°C) to allow the sauce to set and the chicken to finish cooking.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the air fryer and brush with any remaining garlic parmesan sauce. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier and slightly more flavorful result, or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning in the air fryer.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- If you don’t have garlic parmesan sauce ready, a mix of melted butter, garlic powder, grated parmesan, and a little mayonnaise or cream can be substituted.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and chicken piece size; always check doneness before serving.
